Deli Cook - Cosentino's NORTH Price Chopper #288 9717 N Ash Ave

About the Role

To produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods with focus on 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 that formally reports to the Deli Manager.

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 and government regulations, reflecting Cosentino’s high-quality standards.
• Enforce strict quality control measures for all deli products in cases, hot lines, and other areas.
• Supervise 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.
• Answer customer questions accurately and courteously.
• 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.
• Follow 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.

Requirements

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Clear and concise communication.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Effective inventory management.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Physical Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 74 inches, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items up to a peak force of 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on hard surfaces (tile, asphalt, concrete).
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times to floor level.
• Working in cooler and freezer conditions.
• Climbing a ladder up to 5 feet (non-essential).