Prepared Food Team Member

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op•Mount Vernon, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Prepared Food Team Members are responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food; meeting or exceeding all standards of food safety and minimizing waste. This role involves following recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients for soups, salads, and entrees, as well as packaging and displaying food attractively. Team members also assist in maintaining the cleanliness of work areas, adhering to food rotation programs, and assisting with inventory. The position requires adherence to all health and safety standards, including the use of cut gloves when needed, and effective communication with management and other departments.

Requirements

One year of commercial kitchen experience highly preferred
Previous prepared foods experience preferred
Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times
Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines
Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential
Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance
Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends
Ability to maintain current food handler card
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Prolonged standing and walking
Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating
Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands
Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
Exposure to temperatures: Coolers, walk-ins, ovens/stoves

Nice To Haves

One year of commercial kitchen experience
Previous prepared foods experience

Responsibilities

Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create soups, salads, and entrees with consistency, and quality
Prepares food (cut, chop, slice, dice, mix, etc.) as trained in accordance with the deli’s needs
Follows recipes consistently to ensure quality of product
Packages, wraps and labels food accurately as trained
Displays food attractively in case when needed
Assists in maintaining cleanliness of Blue Room including walk-in
Assists in training BOH workers when needed
Adheres to pull dates and pull schedules
Assists in inventory
Actively participates in all food rotation programs
Works cooperatively with other departments of the deli to ensure great service and food
Maintains focus and pace to complete projects in a timely manner
Assists in cleaning work areas and equipment as needed, including sweeping and mopping the Blue Room
Informs manager of any equipment issues/concerns
Ensures compliance with all health and safety standards, including the use of cut gloves when needed
Communicates concerns and ideas to manager
Other tasks as assigned