Niemann Harvest Market Restaurant Cook

Niemann Foods • Champaign, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Niemann Harvest Market Farmhouse Cook duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, cooking recipes, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One to three months related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
• Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level
• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnet
• Apron
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use all standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to Grills, Slicers, Ovens, Food processors, Knives
• Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand, Walk, Stoop, Crouch, Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Communicate with associates and customers, Taste and smell, Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Kneel, Climb, Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit, Balance, Overhead lifting, Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Vision Close, Distance, Ability to adjust focus, Ability to distinguish colors, Peripheral, Depth perception

Nice To Haves

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Cooking experience
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Integrity
• High energy level
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Delivers superior guest service and ensures absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Follows recipes
• Knows seasonality of product
• Monitors quality and food taste
• Creates and executes customers order in a timely manner (ticket time)
• Follows production list
• Keep work area clean and sanitized
• Maintains work area and cooler to approved food safety standards.
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED