Cook

About the Role

Join the Cafe Back-of-House team at Healthy Living's new store in Clifton Park! We're looking for Cooks to create a wide range of culinary delights, from eclectic to classic options including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat-loving dishes. These items will be featured in our grab-and-go cases, deli case, and hot bar with daily options and soups.

Responsibilities

• Fill out prep list daily, including but not limited to: hummus, pasta salads, bean salads, protein salads, cooking sauces, pastas, beans, and glazes.
• Produce all necessary product in a timely manner.
• Ensure deli case par levels are full before the end of shift.
• Work with packagers to identify what products sell or do not sell.
• Label all finished products with the proper name and PLU number.
• Work hot bar shifts as assigned on the weekly schedule; serve as backup to the hot bar station.
• Follow and comply with established menus, recipes, and Healthy Living brand standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products and share this knowledge with guests and team members.
• Follow and comply with all state and NSF guidelines of sanitation.
• Communicate in a timely manner with supervisor/manager regarding all needs.
• Follow all established procedures to meticulously clean station at the end of the shift.
• Label, date, and rotate all product per department protocol.
• Focus on quality control and order accuracy to provide the best service for guests.
• Assist other areas as assigned by the manager/supervisor.
• Bring ideas and suggestions to manager/supervisor to keep up with trends and innovate café offerings.
• Go the extra mile for customers and maintain high standards of courteous, professional customer service.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience.
• Open, weekend, and holiday availability.

Pay

Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.46/hour, with higher starting pay for candidates who bring relevant experience.

Schedule

Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits:

• Health Insurance (75% employer-paid for single coverage).
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Short Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• Flex Spending and Health Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off (2 weeks initially, with an additional week at 1st and 4th anniversaries).
• Sick time (40 hours per year for part-time staff).
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave (up to 8 weeks).
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar; 10% off beer; 20% off wine; 30% off vitamins/supplements.
• Half-price one-month bus passes.
• 401(k) with 100% match of the first 3% of contributions and 50% match on contributions above 3% up to 5%.
• 100% vesting in employer contributions from day one.
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union.
• Free Celtics tickets.

Part-Time Benefits:

• 20% off Hot Bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off Wellness supplements, and 20% off everything else in the store.
• Angel Food program: receive all products that cannot be sold but are still edible.
• 56 hours of accrued sick time per year.
• Opportunities to earn Healthy Living gift cards for activities like appreciating other staff and carpooling.
• Free Celtics tickets.

Essential Behaviors

• Make Someone’s Day: Bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. Enjoy helping others and seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived.
• Move Fast and Be Thorough: Work with a purposeful sense of urgency, achieving excellence in tasks while connecting with guests.
• Create a Team People Want to Stay On: Contribute to a positive, effective team environment with respect and kindness.
• Show Up: Be fully present, reliable, and bring authentic, positive energy to work every day.
• “What Can I Do?”: Proactively help others and anticipate the needs of coworkers and guests.
• Come with a Solution: Identify pain points and offer creative solutions to improve systems.
• Own It: Hold yourself and teammates accountable, celebrating successes and addressing issues.
• Seek Knowledge: Embrace feedback, reflect on performance, and pursue new learning opportunities.