Production Cook

WILLIAMSON STREET GROCERY CO-OP•Madison, WI

4d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Cook works collaboratively at Willy Street Co-op’s offsite kitchen to prepare salads, soups, and entrees for sale at the co-op’s retail locations. The role helps ensure the kitchen is operating effectively and is fully staffed, and may provide mentoring and training to prep and pantry cooks and other staff. The position is hourly, non-exempt, represented, and full-time, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Madison, Wisconsin kitchen.

Requirements

Prior experience working as a prep or pantry cook.
Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Willingness to be open, learn, and take on new responsibilities.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Effective communication skills in English.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle multiple demands and adhere to deadlines.
Flexible schedule and availability for daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a production cook.
Prior culinary training or education.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with kitchen coworkers to complete the daily production list and help ensure the department operates effectively and is fully staffed.
Plan food preparations efficiently and use knife and cooking techniques that maximize production.
Document work to meet HACCP standards and use tested recipes, checking recipe yields against the amounts ordered.
Ensure recipes and food preparations are tasty, fresh, and attractive.
Store unused ingredients promptly and place dirty dishes in the dishwashing station.
Maintain personal cleanliness, including clean clothes and chef coats, and consistently wash hands.
Keep the workspace clean and sanitized according to the HACCP plan.
Inform supervisors when ingredient stocks are low.
Participate in recipe development, kitchen deep-cleaning projects, and inventories as assigned.
Manage ovens and stoves.
Watch for opportunities to assist pantry cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen clerks.
Assist in training staff and support bakery staff when needed.
Thoroughly clean the kitchen at the end of the workday according to the closing checklist.
Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
Follow co-op policies and procedures, and participate in required training and meetings.
Keep the kitchen orderly and clean, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.