Deli - Prepared Foods Cook

Commerce Lexington Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Good Foods Co-op in Lexington, KY seeks a Cook who takes pride in craft and quality ingredients. You will join a community-focused team that values local, organic products and a welcoming customer experience.

This role emphasizes hands-on kitchen work, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The starting wage is $15.86/hour with opportunities for annual reviews and growth, plus comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, and

Qualifications

• Must have previous food service experience.
• Enjoys cooking and hands-on kitchen work.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Team player with clear, respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs.
• Keep the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide friendly, helpful service and welcome customers.
• Assist with receiving and organizing products and ingredients.
• Support inventory and minimize waste.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing house made, high-quality, local, and sustainable foods. As a cooperative, we are committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

We're looking for a Cook who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the food we prepare and the people we serve.

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What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help bring our Prepared Foods department to life each day by:

• Preparing fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs
• Keeping the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces
• Following food safety and sanitation standards
• Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for customers
• Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients
• Supporting inventory and minimizing waste

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What We're Looking For

We're excited to meet someone who:

• Has previous food service experience (required)
• Enjoys cooking and working hands-on in a kitchen environment
• Brings a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Values teamwork and communicates clearly and respectfully
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role
• Has an interest in natural, organic foods and local products
• Is available to work evenings and weekends

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What It's Like to Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you're more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. Our team supports one another and takes pride in creating high-quality food for our customers.

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• Starting wage: $15.86/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• All employees receive:
• Paid vacation time

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
• Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
• High level of maneuverability
• Ability to communicate by talking and hearing