Description:
What you’re great at:
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Preparing food with a focus on quality and presentation, adhering to established recipes.
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Recognizing quality ingredients and preparing them efficiently to minimize waste.
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Good decision-making in daily use of stocked goods with respect to constantly changing availability.
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Demonstrating the highest standard of safe food handling as defined by the Food Service Department.
A day in the life:
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Participate in food production for the department’s multiple food programs.
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Practice the highest standards of knife skills.
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Must follow standardized recipes as written to produce consistent results of product.
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Complete the assigned production schedule within the allotted time frame.
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Able to work with any and all products required to satisfy the production list as directed including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, dairy, nuts and grains.
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Understand and practice standard FIFO procedures.
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To be able to work with peers in a variety of workspaces and conditions.
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Make recommendations for improvements in all phases of food handling and production.
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Adhere to safe food handling procedures in the kitchen, walk-in and waste management areas.
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Ensure all cooking and food storage areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition.
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Assist in receiving goods for the department when necessary following appropriate guidelines.
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Individuals are responsible for opening and/or closing procedures as assigned.
New Morning Market supports our staff by providing a full suite of competitive benefits, including:
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Independently owned business
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Competitive wages
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Flexible schedules
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Full or part-time positions available
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25% discount for full-time employees
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401(k) plan with a company match
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Benefit plan including health insurance, dental & vision insurance.
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Growth opportunities
Requirements:
- 2-year certified culinary program or 2 years of experience in the field or a combination of
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Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions.
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Experience cooking recipes for customers with dietary restrictions.
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Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
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Well organized and pays attention to detail.
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Communications skills: good listener, gives clear instructions.
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Regular, predictable attendance.
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Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
