Deli Cook - FULL TIME with Benefits - Cosentino's Brookside Market #144, 14 W 62nd Terrace

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Cook to join their deli team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking and managing food quality, ensuring a high standard of service for customers. Responsibilities include creating menu items, supervising staff, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a deli, bakery, or catering.
• Understanding of food sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver high-quality prepared foods.
• Supervise kitchen team members and train part-time cooks.
• Maintain inventory and monitor product rotation.

Skills

Cooking

Quality Control

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 team that consistently delivers high-quality products and service to Cosentino’s customers.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Deli Manager.

Status

Non-exempt position.

Knowledge

Essential Knowledge

• Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
• Complete ongoing training as outlined in 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

• Develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items with management.
• Practice proper portion control and ensure all foods meet safety, health, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Enforce quality control for all deli products.
• Supervise kitchen team members effectively, fostering a positive and respectful environment.
• Train and manage part-time cooks.
• Communicate clearly about resources and team needs.
• Maintain inventory, monitor product rotation, and ensure product knowledge to assist customers.
• Meet productivity standards and promote sales through suggestive selling and samples.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and follow Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Follow recipes, menus, and promotional standards.

Physical Abilities

• Reaching, twisting, lifting up to 20 lbs regularly, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Working in cold environments like coolers and freezers.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least 1 year in frying, grilling, and fast food/casual dining cooking. Preferred experience includes cooking, grilling, and frying various foods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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