Prep-Cook

Description

Company Overview:

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Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat.

We also prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.

Position Overview:

Our Prep Cooks are responsible for completing prep lists that aid in the preparation of a range of culinary delights from eclectic to classic that include vegan, vegetarian, gluten‑free and meat‑loving options. These items are part of our hot bar, a la carte program, deli cases, as well as our “grab and go” case. Our Prep team is also responsible for cleanliness of the kitchen, and assists with ensuring a clean and well‑stocked salad station, as necessary.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.75 per hour (previous experience will be taken into consideration). This is a tipped position. Base pay is $16.00–$18.75 per hour, plus tips.

Shift Availability: 11am-7:30pm Monday through Friday, weekend availability required

Location: 222 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT

DEGREE:
High School Diploma/GED Preferred

• At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience or other equivalent food industry experience.

To perform the job successfully, the employee should demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of basic food products
• Strong knife skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines; effective time‑management skills; self‑motivated
• Creativity and passion for the product (loves food!)
• High energy and an ability to work in a demanding environment
• Self‑management and an ability to remain calm under any stressful situation
• Ability to communicate with various types of people in various ways
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to follow instructions, systems and procedures and attention‑to‑detail
• Approachability; works effectively and relates well with others
• Problem-solving abilities; resourcefulness
• Patience
• Reliability; regular and punctual attendance
• Scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the department; days/evenings, weekends and holidays
• Acts as a team player
• Goes the extra mile for customers and maintains the highest standards of courteous, professional customer service and sensitivity to customer’s and co‑workers needs
• Strives to continually progress skill set and education and stay informed regarding new products and industry trends

• Ensures prep lists are completed; prep lists include but are not limited to tasks such as: washing and slicing fruits/vegetables, slicing & portioning meats/cheeses, making basic sauces, along with other necessary cafe items
• Assists in cleaning the kitchen to include: counter tops, sweeping and mopping the floor, and cleaning of equipment
• Ensures a fresh and appealing salad bar display; keeps the salad bar clean, well‑stocked and properly rotated; checks and ensures freshness and quality of products and helps in breakdown at closing, as needed

• Follows and complies with established recipes and brand standards
• Maintains an in‑depth knowledge of products; shares knowledge with others (guests and team members)
• Follows and complies with all state and NSF guidelines of sanitation
• Communicates in a timely manner with supervisor/manager regarding all needs
• Follows all established procedures to meticulously clean station at end of the shift
• Labels, dates and rotates all…