Production Cook
Substitute position - varied hours
The Co-op frequently hires substitute employees to cover absences and planned time off. Substitutes earn an hourly wage, accrue a paid time off benefit, and are eligible for the employee discount on Co-op purchases. In addition, substitutes have preferred access over outside applicants to jobs with regular hours at the Co-op. Substitutes may work a range of hours up to 40 hours weekly, depending on the Co-op's need and the substitute's availability. The most common substitute positions are cashier, grocery clerk, and prepared foods worker. Substitutes must work a minimum of 48 hours per quarter to maintain sub status.
Purpose To prepare, cook and package attractive, delicious and consistent dishes for the Deli and Cafe. Under direction of Kitchen Supervisor, work in coordination with Prep staff to ensure production needs are met and to help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor and customer service. Adhere to standards and guidelines of kitchen policies.
Status: Reports to Food Services Manager
Pay Level 3
The responsibilities as listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks an employee may be required to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, cook and package multiple dishes in a high-volume production environment while following and adhering to all recipes and menus as assigned
• Package prepared food for retail sale with correct price, shelf life and labeling following established procedures
• Adhere to menu and recipes as assigned by Kitchen Supervisor and Kitchen Manager
• Inform other cooks and deli staff about ingredients used and ensure proper signage and price
• Offer samples, suggestions for purchases and ways to prepare products
• Perform related tasks as assigned by Kitchen Manager
• Attend departmental meetings
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager or member of the Safety Committee, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Follow department policies and procedures.
Department Maintenance
• Pull old or low quality items, record and properly dispose of them following established procedures.
• Maintain kitchen in sanitary and orderly condition, following health department regulations, wash dishes and utensils, and clean surfaces.
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures.
• Use equipment safely; advise Kitchen Manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Follow transfer record-keeping procedures for products from other departments.
• Ensure freshness of deli items by rotating and by keeping batches separate by date.
Customer Service
• Treat customers fairly, consistently, and with respect.
• Ensure efficient, friendly and informative service according to established customer service vision and standards.
• Begin customer transaction with a friendly and professional greeting.
• End customer transaction with a pleasant farewell.
• Familiarity with co-op policies and procedures in order to answer customer questions.
• Address customer suggestions, comments, and complaints; refer issues as necessary and written complaints to Kitchen Manager.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications
• Experience cooking for deli, restaurants or catering.
• Organized, attention to detail.
• Ability to recreate recipes in consistent manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity with kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of natural foods.
• Baking experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Culinary education/experienced preferred.
• Ability to follow the safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the Co-op to perform the requirements of this position.
Hunger Mountain Co-op, located at 623 Stone Cutters Way in Montpelier, Vermont, is a member-owned, community-based food co-op. We are committed to building dynamic a community of healthy individuals, sustainable local food systems, and thriving cooperative commerce.
Hunger Mountain Co-op currently has over 8,000 Member-Owners, carries over 2,000 local products, and employs 165 employees all earning at least the Vermont Livable Wage. Our Co-op is also proudly one of three state designated Vermont Green Grocery Environmental Leaders and a recent recipient of a Sustainability Star from National Co+op Grocers.
Contributing to our community is a core value at Hunger Mountain Co-op. Our Co-op hosts year-round community workshops and events and also supports area schools, local projects, nonprofits, and initiatives that align with the co-op's mission.
