Deli Cook

Department:  Store                                                                                   

Job Status:   Full Time

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt                                                                      

Reports To:   Deli Manager

Job Type:   Regular                                                                                     

Positions Supervised:  None

Work Schedule: Early Mornings, evening, and weekends 

POSITION  SUMMARY

Deli Cooks are responsible for the production and safe handling of food for the Co-op hot bar and cold case. Each day, Deli Cooks make a series of recipes, as assigned, from breakfast burritos to lunch and dinner specials. Deli Cooks must be able to multitask and work on a tight schedule to get food out on time. Deli Cooks must be comfortable making decisions and working independently. Deli Cooks are also responsible for maintaining department cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service to customers/members, coworkers, and vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable  Accommodations  Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential  functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Work in a kitchen environment, properly handling and working with meat, produce, heat, and kitchen tools; 
  • Ability to follow recipes and directions;
  • Maintain working knowledge of items being carried by the department, anticipating seasonal changes, and working comfortably and creatively with meat and produce;
  • Receive product deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy;
  • Stocks, rotates, prepares product according to department procedure;
  • Maintain back-stock areas according to departmental standards, separate special orders, updates, and files paperwork;
  • Ensure department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met;
  • Follow all Health Department regulations;
  • Keep deli manager informed of any problems and/or ideas;
  • Participate in team, staff, and other meetings as scheduled;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

  • Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
  • Reliability – The trait of being dependable and  trustworthy.
  • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
  • Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.

SKILLS  & ABILITIES

Someone with an interest in cooking preferred. Training will be provided for this position. 

PHYSICAL  DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)         Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)            Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)                Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)                Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical  DemandsStand CLift/Carry10 lbs or  less     C
WalkC11-20 lbs    C
SitO21-50 lbs    F
Manually ManipulateF51-100 lbs  O
Reach OutwardCOver 100 lbs   O
Reach  Above ShoulderF  
Climb CrawlO Push/Pull12 lbs or  less    C
Squat or KneelF13-25 lbs   C
Bend F26-40 lbs   F
GraspC41-100 lbs   O
Speak F  

To apply for this job, email your application or resume to Chris at [email protected].