(FT) Food Service Advanced Cook

Honest Weight Food Cooperative

  • Albany, New York
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Maintain a full and attractive grab and go case; maintain a full and attractive hot entrée table and hot soups; make coffees and keep coffee service area clean and full. Develop and prepare soups, salads and entrees according to specifications with a particular focus on: seasonal, local and organic healthy ingredients and meals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlbany, New York

    Description

    Full Time - Food Service Advanced Cook

    Starting Wage: $19.50/Hour

    Overview:

    To prepare and deliver healthy, attractive and delicious soups, salads, entrees and desserts; develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing; help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor costs; supervise member workers in food preparation; provide exemplary customer service.

    Status:

    Full time, $19.50 hourly, flexible schedule including evenings and weekends required.

    Supervisor:

    Food Services Manager

    Job Responsibilities:

    Food Preparation

    • Develop and prepare soups, salads and entrees according to specifications with a particular focus on:
      • seasonal, local and organic healthy ingredients and meals
      • catering to a diverse array of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat options
      • creative use of ingredients to enhance classic menu
      • food costs and use of food products to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum
    • Read and follow departmental production sheets correctly
    • Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
    • Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures

    Customer Service

    • Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests
    • Smile and greet everyone you encounter
    • Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience
    • Maintain a full and attractive grab and go case; maintain a full and attractive hot entrée table and hot soups; make coffees and keep coffee service area clean and full

    General

    • Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job
    • Re-stock key products before they are depleted
    • Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required
    • Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule
    • Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities
    • Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help
    • Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate
    • Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary to get the job done
    • Maintain stove and oven in a clean and sanitary condition
    • Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues
    • Attend all departmental meetings
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
    • Have fun at work!
     

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