Cook

Mississippi Market Co-op; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

EAP

Job summary

Mississippi Market Co-op in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Cook to prepare food from scratch for four store locations, keeping the kitchen clean and food safe while meeting quality standards.

Duties include customer service, food production, packaging, inventory, stocking, safety and sanitation, with a focus on teamwork and reliability to support our local, values-driven business.

Qualifications

• High-Volume Food Production: Experience in scratch cooking and recipe adjustments for varying servings
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge of safe food handling and cleanliness throughout the cooking process
• Communication: Demonstrated effective and respectful communication with customers and team members
• Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and store
• Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Dependability: Demonstrated ability to have consistent attendance and readiness to work
• Initiative: Able to look ahead to department needs, and act to improve or deal with in a way that prevents problems before they happen
• Knife Skills: Proficient in basic knife techniques; demonstrated mastery of basic cuts and advanced techniques; handling knives safely
• Diversity Awareness: Able to respect people from all backgrounds and abilities
• Basic Math: Ability to timely and correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Responsibilities

• Duties include customer service, food production, packaging, inventory, stocking, safety, and sanitation

Skills

High-Volume Food Production

Food Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Dependability

Initiative

Knife Skills

Diversity Awareness

Basic Math

Job description

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary

Cooks will prepare food items from scratch for our four store locations, ensuring the kitchen is clean, well-stocked, and that our food meets safety and quality standards.

Duties include customer service, food production, packaging, inventory, stocking, safety, and sanitation.

Location

740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul MN 55106

Schedule

35 - 40 hours per week including weekends. Flexibility required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High-Volume Food Production: Experience in scratch cooking and recipe adjustments for varying servings
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge of safe food handling and cleanliness throughout the cooking process
• Communication: Demonstrated effective and respectful communication with customers and team members
• Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and store
• Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Dependability: Demonstrated ability to have consistent attendance and readiness to work
• Initiative: Able to look ahead to department needs, and act to improve or deal with in a way that prevents problems before they happen
• Knife Skills: Proficient in basic knife techniques; demonstrated mastery of basic cuts (chop, dice, julienne, mince) and advanced techniques (brunoise, chiffonade); understanding of how to handle knives safely to prevent injuries
• Diversity Awareness: Able to respect people from all different backgrounds and abilities
• Basic Math: Ability to timely and correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Preferred Qualifications

• Multilingual: Communicates in more than one language
• ServSafe Certification

Benefits

• 20% employee discount
• Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• Low-cost health insurance premium options,and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
• EAP
• On Demand Pay

We Offer Exceptional Perks Including

• Free food "buddies"
• Employee referral bonuses
• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical And Working Requirements

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement within the kitchen and storage areas. Frequent positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. Frequent movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Cooks constantly prepare and handle food items and may occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to reach high shelving. Cooks will utilize various equipment including but not limited to knives, mixers, ovens, and pallet jacks. This role requires exchanging accurate information in person and over the phone. Additionally, Cooks will occasionally work in a walk-in cooler and be exposed to sanitizer, cleaning products, and loud noises.

Salary

$20.75 per hour