Jr. Prepared Food Specialist (Multi-Location, Full Time)

Starting wage up to: $18/hr. with experience

Food Lovers Unite! 

Busch’s is HIRING and we want you! Love food, fun, and fabulous people? Join our family-owned Michigan team and cook up a career full of flavor!

What’s in store?

• Flexible schedules
• Employee discounts
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay available

Ready to spice up your job and grow with us? Apply now and let’s create the perfect pear together! 

Specific Accountabilities:

·      Responsible for the production of prepared foods items, including executing menus, hot food programs and producing sauces.

·      Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served accordingto the Busch’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

·      Execute programs and procedures designed to promote deli hot case and hot food bar sales.

·      Assist in reducing store shrink by using fresh/distressed perishable items in preparation.

·      Rotate and cull product to ensure freshness and reduce shrink.

·      Prep for and prepare HMR items and reutilization recipes. Evaluate and fix merchandising of HMR platters throughout shift.

·      Identify and produce food production needs as directed by Deli/Bakery Manager.

·      Assist with hot food preparation for catering orders.

·      Clean and sanitize department including equipment, work/service areas, containers and utensils.

·      Follow and record Busch’s utilization standards.

·      Maintain time and temperature food safety standards.

·      Assist with store food demonstrations as needed.

·      Represent our brand at outside company food events.

·      Stay current on food trends and new items relevant to department and building sales.

·      Contribute to organizational effectiveness by offering information and suggestions.

·      Execute with operational integrity by anticipating problems, taking preventative measures, and adapting to changes that improve our operations or guest experience. 

·      Consistently follow Busch’s policies and procedures.

·      Share our passion for our products by being familiar with our products and services and actively seeking and sharing that information.

 Requirements:

·      Minimum 3 years cooking experience.

·      Food safety certification or willingness to be certified.

·      This role typically works between the hours of 6:00 am – 7:00 pm any day Monday through Sunday. Other hours may be required as business dictates.

·      Proficient merchandising skills to ensure fresh and appealing displays in ‘ready to eat’ areas.

·      Proficient culinary skills to follow recipes, sauté, work with knives, create appealing product and determine product quality.

·      Proficient organization and planning skills, especially to manage multiple deadlines and      projects.

·      Proficient cleaning abilities to meet sanitation and visual standards.

·      Proficient communication skills, including written, verbal and listening skills.

·      Proficient computer skills in excel, word and email. Able to learn and use a variety of proprietary applications and technology.