Kitchen Staff

MOSCOW FOOD CO-OP INC•Moscow, ID

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Moscow Food Co-op is seeking Kitchen Staff to join our Prepared Foods team. This position is responsible for washing dishes, utensils, and cookware, as well as stocking prepared food supplies to keep our kitchen running smoothly. Kitchen staff are trained as prep/production cooks to assist with food prep. We are looking for dependable, hard-working individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Kitchen Staff is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager with providing excellent customer service by providing customers and staff with clean and sanitized utensils, dishes, glassware and equipment while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Kitchen Staff support kitchen operations by washing dishes and stocking dishes as well as stocking the prepared foods. This position will work closely with the Kitchen Manager on achieving goals for customer service, sales, labor, and margin.

Requirements

Work quickly and efficiently while following instructions.
Learn and perform basic kitchen tasks.
Lift up to 50 lbs and remain on their feet for extended periods of time.
Be punctual, reliable, and flexible to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the Moscow Food Co-op
Basic computer and math skills
Operate kitchen machinery (sanitizer, etc)
Hold or obtain a current food safety card for the state of Idaho.
Willingness and ability to meet the changing requirements of the job.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in close quarters with other people.
Regular, predictable attendance including, weekend, evening and holiday work required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability and skill to operate equipment used in dishwashing.
Able to reach, bend, and stoop and tolerate a loud environment
Able to work in a hot and damp environment; able to immerse hands in water frequently

Nice To Haves

Retail or dishwashing experience preferred
Motivated, energetic, outgoing, self-directed, positive, adaptable team player.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Highly motivated with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment at all times with all levels of employees; able to work on a team or independently.
Organized and able to handle multiple demands; Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

Maintains clean, sanitary stock of dishes and utensils, glassware, and equipment.
Ensures dishes are sanitized and available as needed
Sets up dish machine in the AM and closes down machine in the PM according to company procedures
Washes, rinses, and loads soiled dishes into dish rack and runs through sanitizer or sprays
Unloads and stacks dishes and glassware in the appropriate storage area.
Sorts silverware and utensils and places them safely in proper storage area
Operates dish washing equipment in a safe manner
Maintains a clean, sanitary work area and ensures safe storage of dish carts and related supplies.
Maintains daily cleanliness and maintenance of dish machine
Places clean plate ware, glassware, silverware and pot/pans in specified shelves according to sanitation and cleaning procedures
Keeps dish areas clean by sweeping, mopping floors, and wiping countertops
Completes assigned prep work and production cooking tasks
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken
Completes extra cleanings and opening and/or closing checklists as needed.
Completes other tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
Work with other staff to keep kitchen area clean and sanitary
Keep equipment in good working order and notify managers of needed repairs
Stock and rotate supplies
Leave workspace clean and ready for following shifts
Maintain a clean and organized workspace throughout shift
Keeps all pans/pots clean of any carbon build-up by scrubbing with Barkeepers friend
Demonstrate excellent customer skills, both internally and externally.
Make yourself available to customers; greet each customer promptly with a smile.
Handle customer complaints and questions courteously.
Coordinate with all supervisors and leads to address customer concerns, questions or thoughts. i.e., refunds, oops coupons, angry customers, broken machinery etc.
Help customers place special orders.
Accurately and completely record special orders and ensure the forms are delivered for processing.
Offer tastes, samples, suggestions to customers.
Communicate directly and professionally, following the Moscow Food Co-op Coworker Conduct Commitment.
Stay up to date on information in BeeKeeper.
Answer and route phone calls according to Moscow Food Co-op procedures.
Keep a working phone and personal email address for necessary communication from the Co-op.
Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to the MOD and Department Manager.
Work cooperatively with others in the department and throughout store
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Take breaks according to department and store policy.
Requests time-off according to department and store policy, arranges subs for scheduled shifts and subs when needed.
Follows the direction of the Manager on Duty (MOD).
Carry out established opening and closing procedures.
Complete Co-op-wide training as required.
Attend all inventories, dept. meetings, and all-staff meetings.
Participate in department and store-wide initiatives.
Offer suggestions and information about products.
Maintain accurate use of the time system, substitute for other staff as needed.
Ensure a safe working environment for all staff and customers.
Assist with training new staff when appropriate