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New Morning Market; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount for employees

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Full or part-time positions available

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Morning Market in Woodbury, CT is seeking kitchen staff dedicated to quality, safe handling, and consistent production. The role emphasizes following established recipes and managing time to meet production needs.

You will work with a range of products and collaborate with peers to maintain high standards across the department. A 2-year culinary program or equivalent experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-year culinary program or 2 years of field experience.
• Knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines.
• Experience cooking recipes for customers with dietary restrictions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
• Well organized and pays attention to detail.
• Good listener and clear communicator, with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food production for the department’s multiple programs.
• Follow standardized recipes to produce consistent results.
• Complete the assigned production schedule within the allotted time.
• Work with meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, dairy, nuts and grains.
• Follow FIFO procedures and maintain sanitary, orderly areas.
• Assist in receiving goods and support other shifts as needed.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Knife skills

Recipe adherence

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

2-year culinary program

Job description

Description

What you’re great at:

• Preparing food with a focus on quality and presentation, adhering to established recipes.
• Recognizing quality ingredients and preparing them efficiently to minimize waste.
• Good decision-making in daily use of stocked goods with respect to constantly changing availability.
• Demonstrating the highest standard of safe food handling as defined by the Food Service Department.

A day in the life:

• Participate in food production for the department’s multiple food programs.
• Practice the highest standards of knife skills.
• Must follow standardized recipes as written to produce consistent results of product.
• Complete the assigned production schedule within the allotted time frame.
• Able to work with any and all products required to satisfy the production list as directed including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, dairy, nuts and grains.
• Understand and practice standard FIFO procedures.
• To be able to work with peers in a variety of workspaces and conditions.
• Make recommendations for improvements in all phases of food handling and production.
• Adhere to safe food handling procedures in the kitchen, walk-in and waste management areas.
• Ensure all cooking and food storage areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition.
• Assist in receiving goods for the department when necessary following appropriate guidelines.
• Individuals are responsible for opening and/or closing procedures as assigned.

New Morning Market supports our staff by providing a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Independently owned business
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Full or part-time positions available
• 25% discount for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Benefit plan including health insurance, dental & vision insurance.
• Growth opportunities

Requirements

• 2-year certified culinary program or 2 years of experience in the field or a combination of
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions.
• Experience cooking recipes for customers with dietary restrictions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
• Well organized and pays attention to detail.
• Communications skills: good listener, gives clear instructions.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.