Deli Cook - Full Time w/ Benefits Cosentino's Price Chopper #117 660 E. Main St.

Price Chopper - Market 32; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cook to execute and deliver outstanding prepared foods in a deli environment. The role involves menu creation, supervision of kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience, a drive for quality, and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Food handling permit required within 14 days of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in deli, bakery or food service.
• Understanding of food sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily menu items with management.
• Train and manage part-time cooks.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food sanitation guidelines

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

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. It is a 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 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills and Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

• Develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items with management.
• Practice portion control and ensure all foods meet safety, health, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Enforce quality control of deli products.
• Supervise kitchen team members effectively, fostering a positive team environment.
• Train and manage part-time cooks.
• Communicate clearly with team members about resources and needs.
• Manage inventory, monitor product dates, and ensure proper rotation.
• Assist customers courteously and knowledgeably, promoting sales and handling complaints professionally.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Follow recipes, menus, promotions, and standards.
• Demonstrate basic math and reading skills.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, package, and label products efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of coolers, freezers, and prep areas.
• Support additional tasks as needed.

Physical Abilities

Essential Abilities

• Reach overhead up to 74 inches, twist, lift up to 20 lbs.
• Push/pull items up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Bend and squat to floor level.
• Work in cold environments like coolers and freezers.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climb ladders up to 5 ft.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma required.

Experience

At least 1 year in frying, grilling, and fast food/casual dining cooking required; experience in cooking, grilling, and frying various foods preferred.

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