Kitchen Assistant

Welcome to Weavers Way! Weavers Way is a not-for-profit, member-owned co-op that operates on a triple bottom line philosophy—People, Planet, Profit. Every action we take strives to benefit our community, employees, local vendors, and the environment while ensuring sustainable business operations. By joining us, you help fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in the local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and enriching the people and planet around us.

About the role

Join Weavers Way as a Dishwash/Prepared Foods Cook at our Ambler location. This full-time position offers an anticipated 30-34 hours per week, with a schedule requiring Wednesday through Sunday availability. Earn a $250 hiring bonus after 90 days of employment!

Responsibilities

• Produce prepared foods according to daily operations list and established recipes, pre-wrap, and label items for sale.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and clean-up standards.
• Work weekends as determined by the manager.
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures.
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings.
• Assist with quarterly inventories and complete evaluations as assigned.
• Read the day book each shift and review other communications as released.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fresh Foods Manager or Manager on Duty.
• Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment are cleaned and sanitized according to Department of Health standards.
• Sort and replenish clean dishes in their designated areas.
• Dispose of trash in designated containers.
• Perform light maintenance of kitchen and dish equipment; report any malfunctions to management.

This position involves direct handling of common allergens, including dairy, wheat, tree nuts, seafood, fish, and sesame.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
• Large batch catering or retail food production experience highly preferred.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Some retail, restaurant, or catering experience.
• Direct customer service experience.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary.
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an enthusiasm for food.
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.

Pay

$17.00 per hour.