COOK I-FTG (47062)

Jimbos Naturally Inc; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee discount 20%

Free box items for employees

Performance reviews

Bonuses (Quarterly, Happy Hour, andBD)

Job summary

Jimbo’s in Escondido, CA is hiring a Cook I-FTG for the deli. You will follow deli recipes, prepare high-quality items, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. The role requires health regulation knowledge and the ability to manage ingredients and portions with accuracy.

The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the team. Candidates should have food service experience and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Know and follow Health Department regulations; obtain Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Understand allergen handling and cross-contamination risks.
• Previous experience in food service.
• Friendly, outgoing personality suitable for customer service.
• Intermediate knife/cutlery skills.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Ability to perform basic math for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Follow Deli recipes to produce consistent, high-quality food items.
• Work efficiently to meet production requirements while maintaining safe practices.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked work area compliant with Health Dept. regulations.
• Assist Kitchen Manager/Shift Leader in daily menu coordination and shrink recording.
• Communicate with Kitchen Manager on items to reorder before stock runs out.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Food Handler’s Certificate (within 10d

Previous food service experience

Friendly, outgoing personality

Cutlery skills

Reading recipes

Basic math for measurements

Job description

COOK I-FTG (47062)# COOK I-FTG (47062)02 ESCONDIDO - ESCONDIDO, CA 92025## OverviewSalary Range$19.50 - $24.00 HourlyJob ShiftAny## Description**Overall Compensation & Benefits:*** Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees* 401k plan – Employer matching* Paid time off accruals* 20% Employee discount* Free Box Items for employees* Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)* Quarterly Bonus\\** Happy Hour Bonus\\** Birthday Bonus\\*\\*For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.**General Purpose:** To provide Jimbo’s customers with quality food prepared in a clean environment by ensuring that all products used meet the standards and guidelines of the store, and to support the Deli Counter staff in serving our customers in accordance with the Customer Service Standards.**Essential Duties:*** Follow the Deli recipes to produce consistent, high quality food items.* Work efficiently to achieve the production requirements of the kitchen, while maintaining safe work practices.* Maintain quality food handling standards by practicing proper food preparation, including proper handling of food to avoid cross contamination, proper cooling of hot foods, proper rotation, and ensuring all food items stored in walk-in are properly covered, labeled, and dated.* Maintain clean, sanitary, and well stocked work area that complies with the Health Department regulations.* Assist Kitchen Manager/Shift Leader in coordinating the daily menu, following production list, and recording shrink.* Communicate with the Kitchen Manager on food products to be ordered before items run out.* Preserve an open level of communication and cooperation with all Deli Counter staff, and proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards when required.**Other Responsibilities:*** Attend scheduled Department meetings and all store meetings.* Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the Department and the store.* Adhere to all Deli Department and store policies as outlined by the Deli Managers and Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.* Maintain clean and neat appearance in compliance with the Dress Code policy.**Work Environment:*** Ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.* Ability to work safely around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Know and adhere to the Health Department regulations and needs to complete Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.* Understands the importance of the handling of allergen containing products.* Previous food service experience.* Friendly, outgoing personality.* Intermediate cutlery skills.* Ability to read and understand recipes, including extending recipes.* Ability to perform basic math for recipe measurements.**Physical Demands:*** Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.* Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.* Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.* Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.