Cosentino's Price Chopper Deli Cook *FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS* #415 2600 Ensign Hill Drive

About the Role

To produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods with exceptional freshness, taste, quality, and presentation in a timely and efficient manner. Assist in all aspects of the deli to ensure the team delivers the product and service Cosentino’s customers expect.

This is a non-exempt position formally reporting to the Deli Manager.

Requirements

• Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
• Complete ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
• Minimum of one year of previous cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a deli or food service production facility.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the department manager to develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items.
• Practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
• Prepare all foods in strict accordance with safety, health, and sanitation guidelines, as well as government regulations, reflecting Cosentino’s high-quality standards.
• Enforce strict quality control measures for all deli products in cases, hot lines, and other areas.
• Provide direct supervision of kitchen team activities in an operationally effective, motivating, and respectful manner.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere through cooperation, teamwork, high morale, and recognition for a job well done.
• Train, direct, and manage part-time cooks.
• Communicate clearly to keep team members informed of required resources for the Deli department.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Practice effective inventory management, including counting, verifying merchandise, and inspecting deliveries.
• Follow rotation procedures to monitor product dates properly.
• Familiarize yourself with department items to accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to achieve desired team and individual results.
• Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples to customers.
• Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve store management when appropriate.
• Adhere to and implement Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and completely.
• Ensure all Deli Programs, including recipes, menus, promotions, and standards, are followed and maintained.
• Demonstrate basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Efficiently and accurately prepare, package, and label products for customer sales.
• 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 designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Support the company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed, and gaining new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

• Reach overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 74 inches, twist at the waist, and lift objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Push and pull grocery items up to a peak force of 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for long periods on tile, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Bend and squat, at times all the way to floor level.
• Work in colder conditions, such as grocery coolers and freezers.
• Climb a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet (non-essential).