Cosentino's Price Chopper Deli Cook *FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS* #415 2600 Ensign Hill Drive
About the role
This position formally reports to the Deli Manager. It is a non-exempt position requiring a food handling permit within 14 days of employment, completion of ongoing training and development, and one year of previous cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation.
Responsibilities
- Develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items under the guidance of the department manager.
- Practice appropriate portion control and adhere to safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
- Enforce strict quality control measures and provide direct supervision of the kitchen team.
- Promote a positive team atmosphere and train, direct, and manage part-time cooks.
- Communicate effectively with team members and customers, suggest additional products, and offer samples.
- Resolve customer complaints professionally and recognize when to involve store management.
- Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with Deli Programs and follow departmental standards.
- Perform physical tasks such as reaching overhead, twisting at the waist, lifting up to 20 lbs, standing, walking, bending, squatting, and working in cold environments.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Essential knowledge includes a food handling permit, completion of training and development, and understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines. Essential skills include portion control, adherence to safety guidelines, quality control, supervisory abilities, communication, and basic math and reading skills.
Qualifications
Minimum of one year of previous cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation is required. Minimum of six months experience in deli or food service production facility is required. Comprehensive understanding of food sanitation guidelines is required.
Skills
- Portion control
- Safety and sanitation guidelines
- Quality control measures
- Supervisory abilities
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service standards
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Math and reading skills
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job details.
Pay
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Schedule
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