Central Kitchen 1st Shift - Garde-Manger

Outpost Natural Foods•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure the highest level of service possible to Outpost’s internal and external customers. To complete assigned production tasks while adhering to sanitation and production standards.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service skills
Minimum of 1 year food service production experience
High level knife skills
Ability to adhere to sanitation and production guidelines
Proficiency in math
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressures, and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through on systems and procedures
Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities
Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure
Regular, predictable attendance
Effective communication skills in English
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Standing, walking, bending, reaching
Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
Specific vision ability: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjust focus
Ability to climb up and down step stools
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Regular use of sharp cutting instruments
Ability to taste and smell

Responsibilities

Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service according to established customer service vision and standards.
Prepare items following daily production schedule and basic culinary procedures.
Perform basic cooking and ensure quality control over final product.
Practice established safety and sanitation procedures for food handling and preparation.
Follow all recipes accurately and in accordance with established production guidelines.
Ensure and perform accurate portion control of product.
Complete all assigned production tasks in a timely manner.
Ensure that all commissary products and ingredients are properly labeled and dated.
Keep work space and storage areas neat and sanitary. Clean up kitchen at end of shift.
Follow established storage and labeling procedures.
Assist in the ordering of products to meet daily production demands.
Receive and stock orders. Check condition of product and invoice accuracy for all deliveries. Ensure correct product rotation.
Ensure that all products delivered to retail locations are correctly labeled and that all delivery invoices are accurate.
Ensure accurate department transfer of items.
Assist in inventory control including: accurate recording of losses & inventory counting.
Assist in product costing and ensure accuracy.
Follow safety guidelines in regards to lifting, high level knife handling, equipment operation, etc.
Assign production tasks to commissary staff.
Attend department meetings as scheduled.
Perform all duties included in commissary clerk and production/prep job descriptions.
Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents.
Keep store orderly and clean.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Perform all other duties as assigned by department manager or supervisory staff.