Co-op Downtown Cook 2

Bozeman Community Food Co-op; Bozeman, Fort Wayne (MT, IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community food co-op as a Cook II, where you'll prepare delicious, healthy meals for our hot bars. This full-time role offers flexibility and the chance to showcase your culinary skills in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to quality food service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the community while honing your craft.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial food service or relevant education.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality entrees and soups in a timely manner.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain proper food storage.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Handling Procedures Knowledge

Recipe Following

Large Batch Cooking

Education

Experience in Commercial Food Service

Job description

Full-time position available, but open to part-time as well. The current shifts we have available: Friday 12:30pm-7:30pm, Saturday 7am-2pm, Sunday 8am-4:30pm, Monday 7am-2pm and Tuesday 7am to 2pm. We have some scheduling flexibility for the right candidate.

Must have cooking experience, large batch or buffet style a plus. Commercial experience creating soups from scratch is a plus, too.

Purpose:Prepare attractive, high-quality, healthy offerings for lunch and dinner hot bars.

Specific Responsibilities of Co-op Downtown (CDT) Cook II

Food Preparation

• Prepare attractive, high-quality entrees, soups, and other dishes in appropriate amounts in a timely manner using available ingredients, by following or creating recipes.
• Prep, cook, taste, and season every dish prior to distributing to serving.
• Accurately weigh, label, and record product information.
• Monitor and record temperatures at regular intervals
• Receive and properly stock deliveries as directed (checking for quality and utilizing proper rotation protocol).
• Work with CDT Management to minimize waste reduction.
• As needed, create soups, stews, hot bar entrees, etc. using short-dated product prior to expiration.
• Notify CDT Management of ongoing surplus inventory in any area.
• Use proper storage, product rotation and labeling procedures.
• Document out-of-stock and waste items following department procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of the products sold in CDT Food Service.
• Assist in dishwashing as needed.
• Help other Food Service staff with their duties on occasion.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial food service or other experience/education that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet the expectations listed above.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures, required.
• Ability to follow recipes and produce food in large quantities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs.; stand for long periods, bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.