Deli Cook

The Junction; Sebastopol (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junction in Mississippi is seeking a Deli Cook to join our busy store kitchen. You will follow recipes, manage line items, and ensure timely food preparation while maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace.

The role requires good customer service and clear communication; pre-employment background checks are conducted, and the position offers stable, family-owned employment in a growing convenience store network.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Clear oral and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and accurate food preparation.
• Dependable and able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and line procedures.
• Prepare items and manage portioning with accuracy.
• Ensure timely cooking and proper food tickets.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and station.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and food-handling rules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Dependable

Education

Food Safety Handling Certification

Job description

Are you honest, dependable, friendly, and enjoy working with people? The Junction company is for you! A family-owned petroleum company that has been in operation since 1960. The Junction Company has 9 C-Store locations and many dealers throughout the state of Mississippi. We strive to provide the best products coupled with gold star customer service.

The Junction Company is currently looking for a Deli Cook in our (name of location) Junction Store.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow recipes as they are presented
• Follow line procedures
• Utilize scales and measuring tools when portioning food and completing recipes
• Prepare food items to achieve the stated cook times
• Address and complete food tickets with consistent urgency
• Follow proper food thawing procedures
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and food-handling rules and guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Properly handle all food items while maintaining a sanitized kitchen by following proper sanitation procedures
• Manage line food levels appropriate to the level of business
• Clean and sanitizes station

Requirements

• Good customer service skills. Must be able to SMILE
• Excellent communication skills: This position involves interaction with the public and as such requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to get tasks done with little or no supervision
• Highly energetic as the job would occasionally require lifting of object of average weight
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Dependable worker
• Pre-Employment background and drug screening are conducted

Experience

• Food Safety Handling Certification preferred, but not required
• One-year kitchen experience preferred, but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities