CHEQUAMEGON FOOD CO-OP
PREPARED FOODS ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose: To prepare food for our deli, grab and go case, hot case, bakery, coffee bar, following department expectations in procedures, customer service and food safety.
Status: Reports to Deli Manager – Full time
Works closely with other Deli Assistants
Pay Level $14 – $18/hr
1. SELF-SERVICE DELI
· Follow all food safety protocols
· Open and close kitchen following set protocols
· Wash dishes and keep a clean workspace
· Clean, prep and chop veggies, meat and other raw ingredients for recipes
· Prepare sandwiches, wraps and salads following set procedures
· Slice meat, cheeses, etc
· Prepare Soups, salads, dressings, dips, hot and cold case items, etc following recipes
· Portion, weigh, label and package products following set procedures
· Bake basic items such as cookies and biscuits as needed
2. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
· A Ensure food prep and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting health department standards. Utilize and maintain food safety plans.
· Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures.
· Participate in quarterly deli inventory counts.
· Ensure adequate amounts of deli supplies.
· Maintain department equipment in working order.
· Clean up spills, remove trash and recycling promptly, break down cardboard for recycling, sweep and mop floor, do laundry.
· Keep shelves, coolers, bins and backstock in clean orderly condition. Dust and clean shelves and product when stocking.
· Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures. Advise department managers of equipment problems.
· Participate in quarterly inventory counts.
3. OTHER DUTIES
· Attend all-staff and department meetings, trainings and store cleaning days
· Perform Manager on Duty shifts as assigned.
· Perform other tasks assigned by deli manager
· Cross train in other parts of store where applicable/desired.
Qualifications:
– Experience serving the public.
– Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
– Good written and verbal communication skills
– Accuracy, attention to detail.
– Ability to handle multiple demands.
– Ability to stay calm under pressure.
– Ability to stand for long periods.
– Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.
– Ability to be safe when handling knifes and other kitchen tools
– Regular, predictable attendance.
– Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
– Available to work nights and weekends.
– Desired: Familiarity with natural foods.
– Desired: Safe food handling experience.
– Desired: Experience in restaurant, food service, catering or deli.
Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift