Cook

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, established in 1985 in Santa Cruz, is dedicated to providing sustainable, locally-produced food, emphasizing a farm-to-table approach. The company partners with producers who share its commitment to people, the planet, and social justice. Its mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and fostering an environment where staff can thrive through progressive employment practices, openness, caring, trust, and fairness. The ideal candidate for the Cook position is passionate about food, capable of creating exceptional experiences, possesses a positive attitude, excels in a team environment, and provides extraordinary customer service. They should embody New Leaf Community Market's core values of Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect, and be driven by the mission to nourish and sustain the community.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• Possess a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• Be warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Be driven by the mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prepare, and cook all items needed for daily orders.
• Requisition supplies daily.
• Follow all company’s recipes and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
• Prepare cold sandwiches and cheeses.
• Work sauté line, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
• Follow the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out).
• Cover, label, and date all leftover foods.
• Utilize leftover foods before opening new products.
• Inspect food and food preparation, including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s stringent standards.
• Perform some dishwashing.
• Provide customer service that is extraordinary and exceeds the expectations of customers.
• Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
• Maintain a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Treat others with respect.
• Easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree