Bluebird Kitchen Clerk (Cook) PT

Kj's Market; Lake City (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned grocery store that has been creating smiles since 1922! This role involves preparing a variety of menu items while ensuring quality and safety standards. You'll work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, engaging with guests and providing top-notch service. With benefits like weekly pay, paid time off, and a company-funded pension, this is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow with a community-focused company. If you have a friendly personality and a passion for food, this is the perfect place for you to shine!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to engage guests and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service and maintain a clean workstation.
• Ensure quality and safety of food items served to guests.
• Engage with guests and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Guest service skills

Ability to engage guests

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently

Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally

Ability to read and understand directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Electric mixers

Immersion blenders

Food processors

Scales

Portion bags

Job description

Overview

To produce all assigned menu items efficiently and consistently while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques of Kj’s and the Bluebird Kitchen.

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

1. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
2. Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
3. Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy, and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
4. Process prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
5. Ensure each item is prepared according to the recipe specifications, documentation, and Bluebird Kitchen Manager.
6. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment during and after service.
7. Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
8. Ensure the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of products served.
9. Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Floco Foods standards.
10. Provide guest service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
11. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
2. Ability to actively engage guests.
3. Ability to work well with others.
4. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
5. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
6. Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
7. Knowledge of kitchen operations.
8. Must be at least 18 years old.
9. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
10. Ability to effectively communicate with and take direction from supervision.