Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 74 inches, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 5 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 10 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment, food prep areas, dishes, and utensils are cleaned in accordance with Food Safety and Guidelines.
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles.
• Provide assistance to prep cook and kitchen as needed.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Ensure all coolers, freezers and preparation areas are clean and set up in advance for deliveries.
• Quickly unload incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Be familiar with the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples.
• Create visually pleasing display cases that promote sales and showcase the high quality items.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.