Cook

Prepare deli items following prescribed specifications.

Posting Details

• Posted:
  February 18, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $19.89 USD per hour
• Location:
  
  Good Food Store, 1600 South 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59801, USA

Please read the job description in its entirety. If you are interested, complete an online application. In-house staff may submit a letter of interest detailing relevant experience or skills to the Human Resource Department.

Hours:

2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday–Friday (with potential additional hours or schedule changes). Department meetings are mandatory and may vary.

Compensation increases through the following schedule:

• $19.89
• $20.29
• $20.70
• $21.32
• $21.96
• $22.61
• $23.29
• $23.99
• $24.71

• Work at various stations (general production, hot bar, etc.) prepping and cooking a wide variety of menu items in large quantities, following Kitchen Manager specifications.
• Prepare deli items following prescribed specifications.
• Use established portion control rules.
• Recommend new recipes to Deli Management.
• Follow the production list and prepare high‑priority items.
• Stock and maintain retail coolers and shelves to create bountiful and appealing displays following schematics and deli manager specifications.
• Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Deli Management.
• Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner on the retail floor.
• Pull old or low‑quality items, record, and dispose properly following established procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary and orderly kitchen following guidelines from Deli Management and MCCHD rules.
• Ensure freshness of deli items by rotating and date labeling.
• Clean spills and take out trash as needed.
• Follow safety, storage, and labeling procedures.
• Monitor food temperatures and take corrective action to ensure food safety.
• Advise the deli manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Follow safe working practices.
• Perform dish and pot washing as needed.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts.
• Attend deli department and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Deli Management.

• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED preferred; not required.
• Experience: Cooking for a deli, restaurant, or catering business preferred.
• Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment; practiced knife skills; food safety awareness.
• Attendance: Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Other: Adhere to established work and safety procedures; basic knowledge of and interest in natural foods; maintain accurate records; work closely with others; must be 18 years of age or older.

• Vision: read product labels and distinguish color for quality control.
• Hearing: converse with customers and co‑workers.
• Gripping and Lifting: pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment; lift up 25 lb frequently and up to 50 lb on occasion.
• Stooping, Squatting, Push/Pull: maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts; carts/racks weighing up to 200 lb.
• Kneeling, Climbing, Bending, Reaching: occasional kneeling, climbing, bending, reaching overhead, front, side and back.
• Equipment Operation: safely operate professional kitchen equipment.
• Carry Objects: carry up to 25 lb.
• Walking: short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing: prolonged standing; walking on a cold environment; handle cold food products.
• Mental: comprehend and retain directions; basic reading/writing; speak and communicate effectively; use basic problem‑solving techniques; organize tasks, set priorities, perform multiple tasks simultaneously; maintain composure under all circumstances.

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