Associate - Kitchen Prep Cook

4595 Food Market Corp Dba Josephs Classic Market; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Personal Days

20% Employee Discount

Job summary

Joseph’s Classic Market in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Kitchen Prep Cook to support food preparation and display presentation. You will help ensure freshness, sanitation, and attractive plating across the hot and cold cases, with opportunities for growth within the kitchen and prepared foods departments.

The role includes hands-on training, wearing a uniform, and working in a fast-paced environment. Prior kitchen experience is valued, and ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
• Food safety knowledge or ServSafe certification a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• A passion for serving people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute Joseph’s recipes for proteins, vegetables, starches, and other menu items.
• Maintain Joseph’s standards for product freshness and sanitation.
• Ensure all items are plated, packaged, and presented according to Joseph's quality and appearance standards.
• Replenish, rotate, and maintain products and display cases.
• Operate knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machines, and other Kitchen equipment.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Reading & Math basics

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

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KITCHEN Full Time Associates Boca Raton, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3915

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Do you enjoy working with food and take pride in preparing items that looks just as good as they taste?

At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Kitchen Prep Cooks play a vital role in creating the gourmet foods our customers love. This position supports both food preparation and case presentation, helping ensure our display cases reflect the quality, freshness, and attention to detail that have made us the best gourmet grocer in town.

Growth & Learning at Joseph’s

We believe in developing our team from within. As a Kitchen Prep Cook, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and safety standards, while developing valuable culinary and organizational skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Kitchen, Prepared Foods, or other departments. Many of our leaders started in entry‑level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.

Routine Tasks:

• Prepare and execute Joseph’s recipes for proteins, vegetables, starches, and other menu items
• Maintain Joseph’s standards for product freshness and sanitation
• Ensure all items are plated, packaged, and presented according to Joseph's quality and appearance standards
• Replenish, rotate, and maintain products and display cases
• Operate knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machines, and other Kitchen equipment
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Food preparation or kitchen experience preferred
• Food safety knowledge or ServSafe certification a plus
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math and reading skills
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• A passion for serving people

Physical & Work Environment

A Kitchen Prep Cook works primarily in the Kitchen department. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving products weighing up to 80 pounds, and working in both preparation rooms and refrigerated coolers. You will be exposed to varying temperatures and work environments throughout the day. Frequent interaction with fellow team members is an essential part of the role.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount

We’d love to tell you more.

If you have questions about the role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Kitchen department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.

Interview Process

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

Employment Eligibility

Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.