Prep Cook

Caraluzzi•Danbury, CT

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Prepared Foods department offers a wide selection of fresh prepared meals and sides to meet customers' everyday dining, entertaining, and catering needs. As a Prep Cook, you will assist with ingredient preparation, product replenishment, and customer service while maintaining high standards of quality and freshness.

Requirements

Previous culinary, restaurant, cooking, or food preparation experience preferred.
Proficiency with basic knife skills, including dicing and chopping.
Culinary Arts education or a related degree preferred, but not required.
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to work in a multi-temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking, including dicing, chopping, and other food preparation tasks.
Provide excellent customer service at the service counter by answering questions and offering meal suggestions.
Package, stock, and replenish products as needed.
Assist customers with catering orders and entertaining needs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
Follow food safety procedures and department standards.