DELI COOK

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Expires Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM

Work to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as $20 per paycheck for yourself and $64 per paycheck for you and your family!

PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and seven are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future—come build with us!

Job Title:

Cook I

Location:

PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site

Employee Type:
Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type:
Non-Exempt

Travel Required:

No

Job Summary:

The Cook I is responsible for assisting in preparing and cooking food under the supervision of senior kitchen staff. This role involves basic cooking tasks.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, ensuring sanitation, health, and safety standards are followed.
• Wash, cut, and prepare food items designated for cooking.
• Measure and mix ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
• Prepare food following established recipes and specific preparation methods.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and warming display containers.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, counters, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly conditions.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in the appropriate trash receptacles; clean garbage cans with water and steam.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies; receive and store supplies; transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks.
• Setup and breakdown of kitchen stations.
• Ensure quality standards by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) methodology.
• Coordinate with the kitchen lead to determine cooking priorities and production schedules.
• Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic cooking environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
• Familiarity with different types of cooking products, ingredients, and recipes.

Skills:

• Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of the dish.
• Efficiently managing time to complete cooking tasks and meet production schedules.

Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as cooking, customer service, and cleaning.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in the cooking environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Performing repetitive motions, such as preparing food, mixing ingredients, and operating equipment.
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching to access ingredients and place items on stoves and ovens.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as slicing vegetables, plating dishes, and packaging products.
• Working in a hot environment due to stoves, ovens, and other cooking equipment. Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely.
• Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of dishes, read labels and recipes, and operate equipment safely.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to…