(FT) Food Service, Cook

(FT) Food Service, CookTo prepare and deliver healthy, attractive and delicious soups, salads, entrees and desserts; develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing; help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor costs; supervise member workers in food preparation; provide exemplary customer service.Status: Full time, $18.00/hour, flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, Sunday and Monday availability required. Supervisor: Food Services ManagerJob Responsibilities:Food Preparation: Develop and prepare soups, salads and entrees according to specifications with a particular focus on: seasonal, local and organic healthy ingredients and meals catering to a diverse array of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat options. Creative use of ingredients to enhance classic menu. Food costs and use of food products to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum. Read and follow departmental production sheets correctly. Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products. Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures.Customer Service: Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests. Smile and greet everyone you encounter. Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience. Maintain a full and attractive grab and go case; maintain a full and attractive hot entre table and hot soups; make coffees and keep coffee service area clean and full.General: Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job. Re-stock key products before they are depleted. Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required). Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule. Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities. Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help. Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate. Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary to get the job done. Maintain stove and oven in a clean and sanitary condition. Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues. Attend all departmental meetings. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Have fun at work!Qualifications:1+ years of experience in cooking and food preparation or equivalent combination of culinary education and experienceWell organized, with strong attention to detailDemonstrated knowledge of basic cooking technique, safe use of knives and slicers, proper work station sanitation techniques, and food temperature "danger zone"Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and professional kitchen appliancesDemonstrated passion for cooking and giving great service to internal staff and member and to customersAbility to remain calm and organized in a deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated organizational and verbal/written communication skillsSelf-motivatedAbility to spend 100% of work time standing and with regular and frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and waterAbility to work safely and calmly in crowded environmentAbility to transport 50 lbs regularlyDemonstrated familiarity with basic office software including word processing, email, internet access, and spreadsheetsBasic arithmetic skillsWillingness to learn and collaborate with co-workersDemonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility