Cook

Good Foods Co-op; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

401(k) with employer match

Store discount

Paid vacation

Job summary

Good Foods Co-op in Lexington, KY is seeking a Prepared Foods Cook to craft menu items with quality ingredients and to contribute to a welcoming, community-focused kitchen.

You will handle prep, keep the kitchen stocked and organized, maintain sanitary spaces, and follow food safety standards while delivering friendly service to customers.

This role requires previous food service experience and availability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Standing for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs.
• Keeping the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces.
• Following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for customers.
• Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients.
• Supporting inventory and minimizing waste.

Skills

Food service experience

Hands-on cooking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Job description

Prepared Foods Cook

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing high-quality, local, and sustainable products. As a cooperative, we are committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

We're looking for a Cook who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the food we prepare and the people we serve.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help bring our Prepared Foods department to life each day by:

• Preparing fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs
• Keeping the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces
• Following food safety and sanitation standards
• Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for customers
• Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients
• Supporting inventory and minimizing waste

What We're Looking For

We're excited to meet someone who:

• Has previous food service experience (required)
• Enjoys cooking and working hands-on in a kitchen environment
• Brings a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Values teamwork and communicates clearly and respectfully
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role
• Has an interest in natural, organic foods and local products
• Is available to work evenings and weekends

What It's Like to Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you're more than just an employee - you're part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. Our team supports one another and takes pride in creating high-quality food for our customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $15.86/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
• Full-time employees eligible for benefits after 90 days, including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• All employees receive:
• Store discount
• Paid vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Availability - Must be available to work as scheduled, shifts might include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
• Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
• High level of maneuverability
• Ability to communicate by talking and hearing