Job Type Full-time Description Why work for us? We are 45+ years strong in the community. We give back to organizations with shared values. We offer great benefits and competitive compensation. We are continually innovating and investing in the future. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; about half of our managers were promoted from within. Tired of working for a company that leaves you feeling like you're not appreciated? Would you like to join a team that actually enjoys what they do and believes in making a difference? The Brattleboro Food Co-op is owned by thousands of local shareholders and is committed to improving the quality of life for our community, one meal at a time. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, and an excellent work-life balance. Purpose: To prepare excellent quality food according to deli stock recipes in a timely, efficient manner; to accurately follow production lists and to actively communicate with deli staff and coordinator in regard to production; to assist in the achievement of departmental goals; and to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Customer Service:
- Maintain excellent customer service protocols
Product Knowledge:
- Preparation of all deli foods quickly and efficiently
Product Presentation and Quality:
- Ensure high quality of products
Maintenance and Conditioning:
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and equipment is well maintained
Safety:
- Follow safety policies and guidelines
- Follow safe food handling guidelines and regulations
Teamwork:
- Become proficient in all sub departments
- Participate in departmental and storewide meetings and trainings
- Participate in quarterly inventories
Accountability:
- Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions. Exemplifies honesty, integrity and ethics.
- Utilize logbook, transfer log, shrink log.
Job Specific Functions:
- Ware washing duties as needed
- Put away orders - follow receiving protocols IE: FIFO etc.
- Accurately follow recipes and proper measurements
- Maintain appropriate par levels of product
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Kitchen Manager/ Supervisor
- Train staff
- Plan and participate in cleaning projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible
- Good communication skills
- Quick, proficient cooking skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable
- Food safety certified
- Professional Cook experience 3-5 years practical application
- Able to work well in a team to achieve departmental goals
- Interested in cooking and natural foods
At Brattleboro Food Co-op, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Brattleboro Food Co-op is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.