Salad Prep

Orcas Island Market • Eastsound, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares salads, deli items, and other food products for sale according to established recipes and quality standards, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen prep area. This role also supports the Deli team by assisting with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanliness. This position reports to the Deli/Bakery/Coffee House Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in a deli, kitchen, food prep, or similar environment preferred
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
• Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and accurately weigh and price items
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who manages time wisely and works well independently or as part of a team
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and company safety standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with coworkers, customers, and supervisors

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, deli items, and other food products according to established recipes and portioning standards.
• Follows established recipes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all prepared items.
• Practices safe handling of knives, slicers, and other sharp equipment when preparing food.
• Makes ready hot and cold items for the display case and/or customer orders.
• Packages salads, deli items, and special requests for customers.
• Stamps, marks, weighs, and tags/labels merchandise accurately, including pricing and dates.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness, checking and removing outdated product.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen prep area, coolers, and equipment.
• Assists with dishwashing and maintains clean, sanitized utensils and equipment to support overall Deli operations.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Follows the direction of the Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Maintains high attention to detail in food preparation, packaging, and presentation.
• Provides exceptional customer service by engaging with customers and answering questions in a friendly manner.
• Abides by all Island Market procedures and safety standards.
• Performs any and all other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Prime Time Pay provides an additional $3/hour above the base rate for all hours worked Saturdays and Sundays and hours worked Monday through Friday between 6:00 pm and 3:00 am.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED