Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cook specializing in vegetarian cuisine to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing organic, vegetarian dishes that meet high standards of food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Prepares a variety of recipes and other food items.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Follow recipes meticulously, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to create high-quality meals that align with company standards.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, stove burners, ovens, and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares item for grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Follows proper food presentation and set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Ability to work under pressure with great time management skills
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Deli Manager or manager-on-duty.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and store personnel.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40+ pounds.
- Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to follow printed recipes and specifications or any changes as requested by Manager.
- Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance to New Jersey Health Department standards for Food Service Employees.
- Must pass a food handlers license test or earn ServSafe certification to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
