Cook

Description

Why work for us?

We are 50 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.

Department: Kitchen

Job Title: Cook

Status: Reports to Kitchen Supervisor/ Food Services Manager

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 regards 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
• Maintain equipment

Safety:

• Follow safety policies and guidelines
• Follow safe food handling guidelines and regulations

Teamwork:

• Become proficient in all sub departments of the deli
• Cross train on counter, fill in as assigned.
• Participate in departmental and storewide meetings and trainings
• Participate in quarterly inventories
• Assist Member workers

Accountability:

• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions. Exemplifies honesty, integrity and ethics.
• Monitor shrink
• 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 attendance
• Food safety certified
• Professional Cook experience 3-5 years practical application. Line work.
• Able to work well in a team to achieve departmental goals
• Interested in cooking and natural foods
• English proficiency

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.