Prepared Foods Production Team Member/Cook

What you'll be doing: The incumbent will perform all functions relating to the maintenance and proper food preparation of the cold case, fresh pack and salad bar. Maintain attractive prepared foods displays and support the regional prepared foods vision. Candidate will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and team members. Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness and presentation meet all regional standards. Assist with production for all prepared foods venues. Ensure all prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered and rotated. Document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms and meet all spoilage targets. Ensure that production is done using correct measuring devices and all recipes are accurately followed. Monitor food loss and maintain spoilage sheets. Effectively maintain full levels in hot case and soup production. Follow and comply with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation and adhere to safe work practices. Give every customer immediate and undivided attention. Surprise and delight the customers with consistent, delicious food. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

What your background should be: Previous kitchen experience focusing on hotel/banquet or catering a plus, able to execute large batch production recipes. Excellent understanding of quality, scratch food production and fundamental cooking techniques. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members. Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet timelines, follow instructions and procedures and learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department. Understand and communicate quality goals and ingredient information to customers. Proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment. Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department. Stand and walk for extended periods. Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

Who is the client company: This is an American foods supermarket chain specializing in organic food.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com