Cook

About the role

Cooks produce prepared foods in accordance with PCC recipes for the deli case, hot bar, soup bar and other deli stations. They provide excellent, professional customer service.

Our Culture: Our Vision is to inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet. Our Mission is to ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems. Our Values include fostering high standards, acting with integrity, embracing stewardship, and taking action because we care.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, professional customer service
• Produces prepared foods in accordance with PCC recipes
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
• Follows department safe food handling procedures
• Follows department merchandising standards and procedures
• Performs packaging duties
• May be in charge of production tasks
• May oversee other kitchen staff as assigned
• Participates in recipe development and recipe costing
• May perform ordering responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• 2+ years previous production cooking experience preferred
• Able to work in a fast pace kitchen environment
• Familiarity with specialty and prepared foods
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting 10-40lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• Sick Accrual – 0.033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Starting Wage: $21.55/hour