County Market Deli Cook

niemann-foods; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Niemann Foods is hiring a Deli Cook at our Pontiac, IL location to deliver excellent guest service, follow recipes, and produce hot case foods with safe handling. You will read charts, monitor quality, and meet production deadlines while adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience or training, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced deli environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest service and ensure satisfaction.
• Follow recipes, read charts and spreadsheets as needed.
• Monitor quality and food taste to ensure standards.
• Meet deadlines and follow production lists.
• Produce hot case foods and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain clean work area and cooler per safety standards.
• Follow all store policies, procedures, and health guidelines.
• Support established programs and stay safety-focused.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Honesty integrity

High energy

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience or training

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

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SUMMARY

The County Market Deli Cook duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, cooking recipes, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensures absolute customer satisfaction
• Follows recipes, reads charts and spreadsheets
• Monitors quality and food taste
• Meets deadlines
• Follows production list
• Production of hot case foods
• Monitors stock levels of hot case
• Maintains work area and cooler to approved food safety standards.
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Promote and support established programs
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Customer service skills
• Cooking experience
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Honest/Integrity
• High energy level
• Ability to multi-task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnet
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use all standard deli equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Slicers
• Ovens
• Rotisseries
• Fryers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

• Extreme heat

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Chemicals while cleaning
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location