Deli Hot Foods Cook/Associate - Eden Prairie

Kowalski; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kowalski discount

Weekly pay

Employee recognition

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

401k plan

Job summary

Kowalski’s deli in Minnesota is hiring a deli associate to maintain hot foods stations, pasta and burrito bars, wing bar, and rotisserie chickens. You will follow strict safety and sanitation guidelines, manage stock levels, and ensure fresh, quality foods for lunch and dinner service.

Strong communication helps keep the deli running smoothly during busy periods. The role requires evening availability and previous kitchen or restaurant experience, with the ability to engage customers in a

Qualifications

• Must have evening availability (between 11 am - 9 pm)
• Previous kitchen, cooking, or restaurant experience is required
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hot foods case, pasta bar, burrito bar, wing bar, and rotisserie chickens
• Follow Kowalski’s procedures for preparation, handling, sanitation, freshness, and quality
• Ensure food safety and high standards during lunch and dinner rushes
• Communicate effectively with coworkers to keep all deli areas stocked

Job description

Please Note: Pay Range is based on ExperienceKowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Part of being a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible customer service.Kowalski’s deli is a fast-paced, high customer service department. An ideal deli stakeholder is inviting and service minded. They also are in alignment with adhering to state health code standards for safety and sanitation, ensuring service of the highest quality and freshest ready-to-serve foods. Deli stakeholders are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork and problem-solving.Your main duties will be to maintain the hot foods case, pasta bar, burrito bar, wing bar, and the rotisserie chickens. This means following the Kowalski’s procedures for preparation, handling, sanitation, freshness, and quality. A deli chef needs excellent time management skills to prepare for the lunch and dinner rushes throughout the day. Good communication is critical to keeping all areas of the deli freshly stocked with good food, so our customers have all options available to them. You must follow strict health and safety guidelines to prevent any accidents, injuries, or illnesses.Store Hours:6 am - 10 pmDeli Hours:5 am - 9 pmRequirements:Must have Evening availability (between 11 am - 9 pm)Must be over age 18Availability to be scheduled 18 - 28 hours/weekAvailable all 2-out-of-3 weekend days (Friday's, Saturday's, Sunday's) are a mustPrevious kitchen, cooking, or restaurant experience is requiredEnsure quality and safety of foodComfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful mannerAbility to work independentlyInterest in preparing, handling, and cooking foodInterest in product knowledgeUnderstand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive wayBenefits:20% Kowalski's discountWeekly payEmployee recognitionAnnual company picnicHoliday partiesEmployee appreciation luncheonsScholarship opportunities401k planThis position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:Guaranteed raisesAncillary benefitsEmployee assistance programMore scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!