Deli Cook

TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A traditional deli in New York seeks Deli Cooks committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service. The ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Key responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, and the role requires physical stamina and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Able to handle and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Must stand for the entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Personal grooming standards must be met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and high touch points.
• Serve guests in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Follow kitchen protocols per Covid-19 standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment (microwave, ovens, slicers)

Job description

Our Deli Cooks take pride in creating classic recipes and flavors of a traditional New York deli. This key role is critical to our success in executing the highest quality food with speed, accuracy and efficiency. This job is located at our restaurant in the Palm Beach Outlets.

Since 1981 TooJay’s New York-style Deli has been a fan favorite. With several locations across Florida, we are famous for piled-high sandwiches, hearty portions of homemade comfort foods and made-from-scratch soups, salads and baked goods.

We believe our teams are our most valuable assets. We maintain that commitment by hiring friendly, motivated individuals who make positive contributions to a well-run restaurant. Our teams take pride in creating Simply Great Food and Simply Great Experiences for each guest. We offer our team members steady hours, flexible schedules and growth opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in a restaurant or related field
• Flexible and long hours required at times
• Approach all encounters with Guests in a friendly, socially distanced and service-oriented manner
• Continuously clean high touch points throughout the kitchen
• Maintain regular schedule in compliance with TooJay’s business levels which may vary based on the needs of the restaurant and check list protocols per Covid-19 standards of cleanliness
• Maintain high standards of personal grooming, including wearing proper uniform and facial mask and gloves when/where if required and as regulated
• Ability to stand during entire shift, exerting up to 50 pounds as needed
• Must be able to maneuver safely throughout the walk-ins and kitchen during the shift
• Able to handle and operate safely: microwave, knives, steam table, gas range, convection ovens, meat/bread slicers, check printer, kitchen display system, scales, automatic dishwasher and all chemical solvents. On some occasions answer telephones as required
• Has the ability to reach overhead, carry catering trays and cooler bags, handle hot and cold beverages, bend below the waist, crouch and communicate intentions to co-workers

TOOJAY'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND E-VERIFY EMPLOYER