Cook

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Crestwood (MO, IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their Deli/Seafood team. In this full-time role, you will spend your shifts cooking delicious products while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of deli and seafood items, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary skills and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication. Enjoy weekly paychecks, medical insurance, and flexible scheduling as you embark on this exciting career path.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Automatic Pay Increases

Flexible Scheduling

Discounts at Starbucks

Wellness Initiatives

Associate Appreciation

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with strong food handling knowledge.
• Basic computer and math skills required for food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook deli and seafood products while ensuring food safety.
• Provide exceptional customer service and process orders accurately.

Skills

Food Handling Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Basic Math Skills

Sanitation Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Fryers

Ovens

Digital Scales

Job description

Cook • Full-Time • Dierbergs Markets

Deli/Seafood Cooks work as a part of the Deli/Seafood team, with an emphasis on cooking. The majority of their shift is spent cooking, but can also fulfill Deli/Seafood Associate duties:

1. Prepare and cook products in warm kitchen with temperature of oil and ovens up to 500 degrees
2. Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food, according to S.A.F.E. program standards
3. Maintain appropriate temperatures and avoid cross-contamination throughout production and storage
4. Have strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work safely and adhere to safety standards
6. Learn and promote our astounding variety of deli and seafood products
7. Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
8. Work in varied temperature-controlled environment (refrigerator, freezer and hot food preparation)
9. Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond
10. Learn and promote our variety of deli and seafood products and use suggestive selling techniques
11. Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
12. Operate and clean equipment safely according to training procedures, by reading warnings, and following instruction manuals. i.e., knives, slicers, fryers, rotisseries, smoker, skewers, ovens, frying pans, hot case, microwave oven, rair oven, steamer, chicken warmer and case, hot food warmer, wrappers, cheese grater, and scales
13. Prepare party tray orders, follow directions from food specification book or order form
14. Weigh, wrap, and label products using digital and manual scales
15. Cut meats and cheeses using electric slicers according to training manual and customer requests
16. Fill serving bowls with ready-made deli salads, and place in deli counter case
17. Rotate products and check expiration dates

Essentials

1. At least 18 years of age
2. Have strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
3. Read and locate basic information from food specifications books, follow recipes, charts, invoices, and temperature gauges
4. Basic computer, math and measurement skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversions, and percentages)
5. Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
6. Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule
7. Adherence to our dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards
8. A Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only)
9. May be cross-trained in other departments

Physical Requirements

1. Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs occasionally
2. Pushing & Pulling- Up to 20 lbs force occasionally
3. Occasional - Sit, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, & shovel
4. Frequent - Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel
5. Constant - Forward reach, standing, & handling

What's in it for you?

1. Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
2. Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
3. Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
4. Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
5. Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
6. Discounts at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations
7. Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational

Embody and BE the following: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU!

This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.