Experienced Cook- Full-Time

Kimberton Whole Foods; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food retail industry is seeking an Experienced Cook for their Commissary Kitchen. The role involves preparing organic meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Candidates should have commercial kitchen experience and strong multitasking skills. This full-time position offers a steady schedule, competitive pay, and excellent benefits including medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Extensive Medical Coverage

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

25% off Store-Wide Discount

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K with matching 3% after one year

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High volume commercial kitchen production experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package organic scratch recipes for sale.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Fulfill store orders and document items for shipment.

Skills

Knife Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Multitasking

Tools

Robot Coupe

Meat Slicer

Stand Mixer

Stove top

Ovens

Alto-Sham

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Description

Kimberton Whole Foods Commissary Kitchen is hiring a full-time Production Cook. If you have a passion for food and can work in a fast-paced environment - we can offer you a steady schedule, fast hiring process and excellent benefits!

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods Commissary Kitchen is hiring a full-time Production Cook. If you have a passion for food and can work in a fast-paced environment - we can offer you a steady schedule, fast hiring process and excellent benefits!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hour days with a 30 minute lunch break.

Availability: Sunday-Friday availability to work rotating shifts 7:30am-3:30pm, 8:30am-5:00pm, or 11am-7:30pm. Sunday is required each week.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods Distribution Center/Commissary Kitchen

Please note - The location listed for this position is not the Downingtown retail store location. This is the KWF Distribution Center/Commissary Kitchen. Please see the address listed below.

Address: 1208 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown PA 19335

Hourly Pay: $17.00-$19.00 depending on experience.

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Essential Duties

As a member of our commissary kitchen team, you will be preparing and packaging our delicious, organic scratch recipes to be sold in our seven locations! This includes the following:

• Hands on preparation and production of entire grab and go line, including but not limited to: soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and sides.
• Cut, package, weigh and price all commissary items & raw fish for store delivery.
• Fulfill store orders, record and document items for shipment and make ready for delivery.
• Use of necessary equipment (Robot Coupe, Meat Slicer, Stand Mixer, Stove top, Ovens, Alto-Sham).
• Assume Manager on duty responsibilities as assigned for opening and/or closing the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and all equipment.
• Wash dishes as needed.
• Dispose of trash and recycling as needed
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High volume commercial kitchen production experience is preferable.
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of safety requirements in a kitchen.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and be able to juggle multiple priorities during busy times.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and protocols and procedures.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Full sense range (vision, hearing, taste and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools, grocery totes and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, bending, twisting and kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelves and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis. Ability to work in a hot environment seasonally and handle hot items frequently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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