Cook

Kinsley Power Systems; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Cook. This role involves preparing delicious deli and seafood products while ensuring top-notch food safety and sanitation practices. You'll engage with customers, promote products, and enjoy a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth. With weekly paychecks and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k), this position is perfect for those looking to balance work and life while making a positive impact in the kitchen. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Discounts at Starbucks

Wellness Programs

Training Opportunities

Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow food specifications and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook products while maintaining safe food handling.
• Provide exceptional customer service and process orders efficiently.

Skills

Food Handling Knowledge

Sanitation Procedures

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Math and Measurement Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Fryers

Ovens

Job description

Cook · Full-Time · Dierbergs Markets

Deli/Seafood Cooks work as part of the Deli/Seafood team, primarily focusing on cooking. Their shift mainly involves cooking tasks but may also include Deli/Seafood Associate duties:

1. Prepare and cook products in a warm kitchen with temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Follow safe food handling guidelines according to S.A.F.E. program standards.
3. Maintain appropriate temperatures and prevent cross-contamination during production and storage.
4. Demonstrate strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
5. Work safely and adhere to safety standards.
6. Learn and promote our variety of deli and seafood products.
7. Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
8. Work in temperature-controlled environments (refrigerator, freezer, hot food prep).
9. Provide exceptional customer service.
10. Use suggestive selling techniques to promote products.
11. Operate and clean equipment safely, including knives, slicers, fryers, ovens, and more.
12. Prepare party tray orders following specifications.
13. Weigh, wrap, and label products using scales.
14. Cut meats and cheeses with electric slicers per customer requests.
15. Fill deli cases with salads and other products, ensuring rotation and expiry checks.

Essentials

• At least 18 years old.
• Strong knowledge of food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to read and follow food specifications, recipes, and gauges.
• Basic computer, math, and measurement skills.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Adherence to dress code, appearance, and hygiene standards.
• Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only).
• Potential cross-training in other departments.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs force occasionally.
• Occasional sitting, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, overhead reaching, and shoveling.
• Frequent head turning, trunk bending, reaching, grasping, pinching, finger manipulation, and feeling.
• Constant forward reaching, standing, and handling.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks.
• Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off, even for part-time.
• Scheduled pay increases based on performance.
• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Discounts at Starbucks kiosks inside some locations.
• Wellness programs, appreciation events, and volunteer opportunities.

Foundational

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

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all tasks that may be required for the position.