Cook

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid time off

Training and growth

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets is seeking a full-time Cook for the Deli/Seafood team. The position focuses on cooking and maintaining food safety while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include preparing products, operating kitchen equipment, following recipes, labeling and presenting items, and ensuring proper temperatures and hygiene throughout production and storage. Weekend availability is often required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
• Basic math, measurement, and reading from food specifications books.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use simple point-of-sale or inventory systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Adherence to safety standards and dress code.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook products in warm kitchen with kitchen equipment.
• Follow Safe Food Handling guidelines according to program standards.
• Maintain appropriate temperatures and avoid cross-contamination.
• Demonstrate knowledge of deli and seafood products.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate and clean equipment safely (knives, slicers, fryers, ovens, etc.).
• Prepare party tray orders and label products.
• Weigh, wrap and label products.
• Rotate products and check expiration dates.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Math and measurement skills

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Flexibility for weekends/holidays

Reading recipes and specs

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:

• Prepare and cook products in warm kitchen with temperature of oil and ovens up to 500 degrees
• Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food, according to S.A.F.E. program standards
• Maintain appropriate temperatures and avoid cross-contamination throughout production and storage
• Has strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to work safely and adhere to safety standards
• Learning and promoting our astounding variety of deli and seafood products
• Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Working in varied temperature-controlled environment (refrigerator, freezer and hot food preparation)
• Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond
• Learn and promote our variety of deli and seafood products and use suggestive selling techniques
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• 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
• Prepare party tray orders, follow directions from food specification book or order form
• Weigh, wrap, and label products using digital and manual scales
• Cut meats and cheeses using electric slicers according to training manual and customer requests
• Fill serving bowls with ready‑made deli salads, and place in deli counter case
• Rotate products and check expiration dates

Essentials

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

Physical Requirements

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

What's in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
• Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
• 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.