Culinary Prep Pro: Flexible Hours & Growth

Lowes Foods; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discount on Private Brand Products

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401k Plan

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a friendly, kitchen-focused individual for a full-time cook role. You will set up stations, prep foods, and ensure quality and timely service while following head chef instructions and company standards.

The job emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience is helpful but not required.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications.
• Garnish each dish properly.
• Adhere to instructions provide by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service.
• Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served.
• Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Communication

Reading directions

Physical strength

Job description

Lowes Foods is seeking a friendly, kitchen-focused individual for a full-time cook role. You will set up stations, prep foods, and ensure quality and timely service while following head chef instructions and company standards.

The job emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours in a fast-paced store environment.