Deli Hot Foods/Cook - Excelsior

Kowalski's Markets; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount

Weekly pay

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

401k plan

Union benefits

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Kowalski's Markets in Excelsior, MN is hiring a deli cook to maintain the hot foods case, pasta bar, burrito bar, wing bar and rotisserie chickens, following our procedures for preparation, handling, sanitation, freshness and quality.

This role requires good time management and the ability to work calmly during lunch and dinner rushes, with strong communication and teamwork to keep all deli areas stocked and inviting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced deli or retail environment.
• Ability to manage multiple food stations and maintain stock levels.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support store operations.
• Knowledge of health code standards for safety and sanitation.

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.
• Provide friendly service and clear communication with customers during lunch and dinner rushes.
• Follow strict health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Excelsior Market & Wine Shop - Excelsior, MN 55331

Overview

Salary Range

$16.00 - $23.20 Hourly

Position Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Description

Please Note: Pay Range is based on Experience

Kowalski 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:

Deli Hours:

Requirements:

• Must haveopenavailabilityEvening Cook: 12 - 8 pmshifts
• Must be over age 18
• Availability to be scheduled 30-39hours/week
• Available all 2-out-of-3weekend days (Friday's, Saturday's, Sunday's)are a must
• Previous kitchen or restaurant experience is preferred but not required
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing, handling, and cooking food
• Interest in product knowledge
• Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way
• 20% Kowalski'sdiscount
• Weekly pay
• Employee recognition
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:

• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance program
• And more!

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