Cook

About the role

We are looking for service-minded individuals who are genuine and authentic in interactions with customers and co-workers, thrive in a team environment, and always consider the customer in their decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce, treat others with respect, and care about your community and the environment. A passion for food and continuous learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Works in Food Service & Restaurant Operations doing prep, cooking, product rotation, and packaging
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff, and the vendor community
• Cultivates and maintains an integral and collaborative environment
• Ensures adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout the kitchen
• Assists in training and development of employees
• Establishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff, and leadership
• Provides and role models excellent customer service
• Maintains the integrity of our brand and marketing expressions
• Maintains kitchen in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
• Ensures food service compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Demonstrates an attitude of service to staff and guests
• Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes
• Supports and follows all company and department policies
• Supports and follows all safety, security, and sustainability programs
• Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles

Requirements

• Deep knowledge and interest in food and cooking techniques
• Working knowledge of all food service areas, inventory management, product rotation, ordering, and forecasting
• Must be a positive team player, leader, and role model who can effectively manage through change
• Ability to train others in food production, food handling, and product management
• Performance-oriented with effective organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be conscientious and capable of consistently following directions, procedures, and recipes
• Understands and upholds Ready for Business standards
• Must possess an attitude of service to others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, guests, and vendors
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Embraces 360 feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Displays excellent work ethic
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) with excellent manual dexterity
• Exemplifies health department standards
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• 18 years or older

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package ($9-$23 weekly medical premiums)
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Premium pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on virtually everything in our markets
• 401(k) plans
• Profit-sharing and a pension
• Scholarship program
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay

Entry Level Compensation: USD $27.85/Hr.
Maximum Compensation: USD $29.15/Hr.

Schedule

5 AM shift start is common. Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.