Retail Cook

Position: Retail Cook - Full Time

Retail Cook – Full Time – Valley Health

Department

NUTRITION SERVICES – 258052

Schedule

Regular Shift – Non‑exempt

Pay Grade

104

Job Description

Retail Cook is responsible for preparing and/or building food items while providing excellent customer service and adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and build food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
• Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Set up work stations including prep tables, service counters, hot well, stem tables, etc.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize work station.
• Serve food to customers while ensuring guest satisfaction and anticipating their needs.
• Replenish food items and ensure product stocked to appropriate levels.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, and co‑workers.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure security of company assets.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Previous Food Service Experience Preferred

Preferred but not required.

Certification & Licensures

Food safety certification preferred.

Qualifications

Excellent customer service skills required.

Strong communication skills required.

Attention to detail required.

FLSA Classification

Non‑exempt.

Physical Demands

8% Dietary (physically demanding).

Benefits

• Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U:
  An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development.
• Perks such as discounts to on‑campus dining.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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