Deli Lead Cook: Fresh, Team‑Focused Prep

Price Chopper; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cosentino’s Price Chopper is seeking a part-time Deli Cook to produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods with freshness, taste, quality, and presentation. You will assist in all Deli operations to ensure our customers receive top‑quality products.

Reporting to the Deli Manager, you will supervise part‑time cooks, enforce safety and sanitation guidelines, manage inventory, and help train staff. The role requires food handling permits and prior deli cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines is required.
• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods with freshness, taste, quality, and presentation.
• Assist in all aspects of the deli to ensure a Deli team delivers high-quality products.
• Provide direct supervision of part-time cooks and train staff as needed.
• Maintain safety, health, and sanitation standards across the deli and kitchen.
• Improve department sales by suggesting products and engaging with customers.

Skills

Menu planning

Portion control

Food safety

Quality control

Team supervision

Customer service

Inventory management

Staff training

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cosentino’s Price Chopper is seeking a part-time Deli Cook to produce, execute, and deliver outstanding prepared foods with freshness, taste, quality, and presentation. You will assist in all Deli operations to ensure our customers receive top‑quality products.

Reporting to the Deli Manager, you will supervise part‑time cooks, enforce safety and sanitation guidelines, manage inventory, and help train staff. The role requires food handling permits and prior deli cooking experience.