Cook

Town & Country Markets; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

Premium pay

Employee Assistance Program

Market discount

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Scholarship program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Town & Country Markets on Bainbridge Island is seeking enthusiastic team members for entry-level roles in Food Service & Restaurant Operations. This position involves prep, cooking, product rotation, and packaging while upholding our Ready for Business standards.

You will collaborate with a diverse team, deliver friendly, customer-focused service, and contribute to a respectful, supportive work environment. Availability mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food service areas, inventory management, product rotation, ordering & forecasting.
• Positive team player, leader, and role model that can effectively manage through change.
• Ability to train others in food production, food handling and product management.
• Performance oriented with strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be conscientious and capable of following directions, procedures and recipes.
• Upholds Ready for Business standards.
• Attitude of service to others.
• Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, guests and vendors.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Embraces 360 feedback and development.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Full body mobility with good manual dexterity.
• Adheres to health department standards.

Responsibilities

• Works in Food Service & Restaurant Operations doing prep, cooking, product rotation, and packaging.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market staff and vendor community.
• Cultivates and maintains an integral and collaborative environment.
• Ensures adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assists in training and development of employees.
• Establishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff and leadership.
• Provides and models excellent customer service.
• Maintains the integrity of our brand and marketing expressions.
• Keeps kitchen neat, clean, and orderly.
• Ensures food service compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Job description

WHO WE ARE

T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

Overview

Open availability required.

Who You Are

You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK)

• $9-$23 weekly medical premiums
• vacation/sick time
• paid holidays
• premium pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• discount on virtually everything in our markets
• 401(k) plans
• profit-sharing and a pension
• scholarship program
• employee referral bonus program

THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF

T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . .

• Works in Food Service & Restaurant Operations doing prep, cooking, product rotation, & packaging
• Establishes & maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff & vendor community
• Cultivates and maintains an integral and collaborative environment
• Ensures the adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout the kitchen
• Assists in training and development of employees
• Establishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff and leadership
• Provides and role models excellent customer service
• Maintains the integrity of our brand and marketing expressions
• Maintains kitchen in a neat, clean and orderly manner
• Ensures food service compliance with local, state and federal laws
• Demonstrates attitude of service to staff and guests
• Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes
• Supports and follows all company and department policies
• Supports and follows all safety/security policies and sustainability programs
• Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF . .

• Deep knowledge and interest in food and cooking techniques
• Working knowledge of all food service areas, inventory management, product rotation, ordering & forecasting
• Must be a positive team player, leader, and role model that can effectively manage through chang e
• Ability to train others in food production, food handling and product management
• Performance oriented, with effective organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be conscientious, and capable of consistently following directions, procedures and recipes
• Understands and upholds ready for business standards
• Must possess an attitude of service to others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, guests, & vendors
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Embraces 360 feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Displays excellent work ethic
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, & reaching) with excellent manual dexterity
• Exemplifies health department standards
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• 18 years or older

Entry Level Compensation

USD $27.85/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $29.15/Hr.