Deli and Prepared Foods Cook

St. Michaels Market; Saint Michaels (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

St. Michaels Market in St. Michaels, Maryland, is seeking a dependable Deli & Prepared Foods Cook. This role focuses on cooking and food production within the deli, without customer orders or registers, allowing the team to prepare meals quickly and consistently.

Initial emphasis is breakfast and lunch sandwiches, with growth into store-made meals, sides, grab-and-go items, and other prepared offerings as the program expands.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, line cook, deli, restaurant, or food preparation experience is preferred.
• Comfortable with grill, flat-top, or similar cooking equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality.
• Strong attention to food quality, portion control, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast sandwiches and other breakfast items.
• Prepare hot and cold lunch sandwiches based on orders from deli staff.
• Cook and prepare meats, eggs, proteins, toppings, and other ingredients; complete daily food prep.
• Maintain proper portions, presentation, and consistency.
• Keep cooking and prep stations clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintain food temperatures and follow safety standards.
• Work quickly and accurately during busy periods.
• Monitor ingredients and communicate prep or inventory needs to management.
• Assist with cleaning equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Follow established recipes and procedures.
• Collaborate with the deli team to ensure timely order completion.

Skills

Deli cooking

Grill/flat-top

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• St. Michaels Market – St. Michaels, MD

Position Overview

St. Michaels Market is looking for a dependable, motivated Deli & Prepared Foods Cook to join our team.

This is a cooking and food production-focused position within our deli. Unlike a traditional deli position, this role will not be responsible for taking customer orders or working a register. Our customer-facing deli staff will take the orders, allowing this position to focus on what they do best — preparing great food quickly, consistently, and efficiently.

The position will initially focus primarily on preparing our breakfast and lunch sandwiches. As the position develops, our goal is to expand the role into a larger part of our prepared foods program, including store‑made meals, sides, grab‑and‑go offerings, and other prepared items.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment, takes pride in the food they prepare, and is interested in helping us grow this part of our business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast sandwiches and other breakfast items
• Prepare hot and cold lunch sandwiches based on orders received from deli staff
• Cook and prepare meats, eggs, proteins, toppings, and other ingredientsComplete daily food preparation and production
• Maintain proper portioning, presentation, and consistency
• Keep cooking and prep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Work quickly and accurately during busy breakfast and lunch periods
• Monitor ingredients and communicate prep or inventory needs to deli management
• Assist with cleaning equipment, utensils, cooking surfaces, and work areas
• Follow established recipes and procedures
• Work closely with the deli team to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time

Growth Into Prepared Foods

We are actively looking to grow our prepared foods program, and we want this position to grow along with it.

Once comfortable and proficient with our breakfast and lunch operations, this position will have the opportunity to take on additional food production responsibilities, which may include:

• Prepared entrees and meals
• Hot and cold side dishes
• Soups
• Salads
• Grab‑and‑go meals
• Daily and seasonal specials
• New recipes and prepared food offerings

We want someone who can eventually help us develop, improve, and expand our prepared foods selection, not simply make sandwiches every day.

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking, line cook, deli, restaurant, or food preparation experience is preferred
• Comfortable working on a grill, flat‑top, or similar cooking equipment
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to food quality and consistency
• Dependable and punctual
• Clean and organized work habits
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation
• Ability to follow recipes and portion standards
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Position Details

Position: Deli & Prepared Foods Cook

Location: St. Michaels Market – St. Michaels, Maryland

Primary Focus: Cooking, food preparation, and production

Customer Service: This is not a primary customer-facing position

Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to take on a larger role in our expanding prepared foods program