Full-Time Prepared Foods Cook

Description

Welcome to Weavers Way!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit, which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Weavers Way offers a variety of benefits, including very affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401k with match, an employee discount, paid vacation and sick time, and more.

Join Weavers Way as a Prepared Foods Cook!

We are looking for an energetic, community-oriented, experienced individual to work as a Prepared Foods Cook in our Mt. Airy location. This position is full-time with an anticipated 35+ hours per week. Flexibility availability, including mornings and weekends, is required. If you have experience working in a team setting and a passion for great customer service, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include

• Produce prepared foods according to daily operations list and established recipes, pre-wrap, and label items for sale
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation and clean up
• Weekend work requirements as determined by manager
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Attend departmental and all-staff meeting
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Complete evaluations as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the prepared foods manager or manager on duty

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op
• 2 years of experience with scratch recipes. Recipe accuracy and attention to detail.
• 2+ years of from-scratch, large-batch catering or retail food production experience
• Experience in upscale production of high-quality sandwiches and green salads is a plus.
• Proficient knife skills
• Some retail, restaurant or catering experience
• Direct customer service experience
• Knowledge of safe food handling
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• The ability to remain standing for up to 8 hours
• The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op