Bluebird Kitchen Cook PT

Alex Lee; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a family-owned grocery store that values flexibility and guest service! This role in the Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department focuses on creating smiles through excellent service and quality food preparation. You will engage with guests, prepare a variety of food items, and ensure a clean and safe environment. With flexible schedules and weekly pay, this position is perfect for those seeking part-time work that fits their lifestyle. Experience the difference at a company that prioritizes genuine relationships and brand-aligned experiences.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

401K plan

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and outgoing with strong guest service skills.
• Ability to work in a team and lift heavy items as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock food stations with necessary supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstation during service.
• Provide excellent guest service and maintain food quality.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Guest service skills

Ability to engage guests

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Electric mixers

Immersion blenders

Food processors

Scales

Portion bags

Job description

Overview

To provide excellent guest service through Bluebird Kitchen/Deli/Bakery department activities that build guest loyalty, genuine relationships, and result in a brand-aligned experience.

Are you looking for PT work with flexibility? Join Kj’s Market and see why we’re not like other grocery stores. In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer weekly pay, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits including a 401K and Pension Plan, tuition assistance and more! We Create Smiles!

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.