Deli Cook - Cosentinos Price Chopper - #106 - 8700 E. 63rd

Price Chopper - Market 32; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Kansas City is seeking a Cook to join their Deli team. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality prepared foods, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience, excellent teamwork skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of cooking experience in a deli, bakery, or similar operation.
• Food handling permit required within 14 days of employment.
• Understand federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver prepared foods with attention to quality and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen team members and train part-time cooks.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper food rotation.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Sanitation Guidelines

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Cook

Position Objective: To produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods in freshness, taste, quality, and presentation in a timely and efficient manner. Assist in all aspects of the deli to ensure a Deli team that delivers the product and service Cosentino’s customers expect.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Deli Manager.

Status: Non-exempt position.

Knowledge

Essential Knowledge:

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
• Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in deli or food service production.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines.

Non-Essential Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills and Job Functions

• Collaborate with the department manager to develop menu items.
• Practice appropriate portion control.
• Prepare foods in accordance with safety, health, sanitation guidelines, and high-quality standards.
• Enforce quality control of all deli products.
• Supervise kitchen team members effectively and respectfully.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere with cooperation and recognition.
• Train, direct, and manage part-time cooks.
• Communicate clearly with team members about resources and needs.
• Manage inventory, monitor product dates, and ensure proper rotation.
• Answer customer questions accurately and courteously.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Promote sales through suggestions and samples.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and involve management when necessary.
• Follow Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment safely.
• Follow recipes, menus, promotions, and standards.
• Demonstrate basic math and reading skills.

Physical Abilities

Essential Abilities:

• Reaching overhead up to 74 inches, twisting, and lifting objects up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling items up to 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, squatting, and working in cold conditions.

Non-Essential Abilities: Climbing ladders up to 5 ft.

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