Deli Cook

TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent deli and restaurant in West Palm Beach is seeking a dedicated Deli Cook to create classic New York deli recipes while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and adhering to health protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and must be able to handle kitchen equipment safely. Emphasis is placed on friendly service and teamwork, with flexible hours and opportunities for growth offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in a restaurant or related field.
• Must be able to perform long hours and work during entire shifts.
• Ability to handle and operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Create classic recipes and flavors of a traditional New York deli.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health protocols in the kitchen.
• Serve guests in a friendly and service-oriented manner.

Skills

Friendly service orientation

Ability to work long hours

Safe operation of kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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