Full and Part time Kitchen Staff

ADP, Inc.; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Birthday off

401K with match

Health benefits

Store discount

Employee Referral

Job summary

Rusty Lantern Markets in Brunswick, ME is looking for a Kitchen Team Member to prepare meals, uphold food safety standards, and support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, customer‑driven environment.

We offer both full-time and part-time positions, paid vacation and sick time, a birthday off, a 401(k) with employer match, health benefits with employer contributions, a store discount for all team members, and an employee referral program to grow our family.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation or cooking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and be self-motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene practices are followed during food preparation and handling.
• Assist in menu planning and development of new meal offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.
• Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.

Skills

Food prep experience

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Menu planning familiarity

Food service experience

Job description

Full and Part time Kitchen Staff

Full Time Cook's Corner Store, Brunswick, ME, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Company Overview

Rusty Lantern Markets is a growing chain of convenience stores across New England, renowned for our bright, spacious, and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, offering a variety of self-serve beverages, hand-made barista coffees, and fresh, ready-made food items.

Summary

As a Kitchen Team Member at Rusty Lantern Markets, you will play an essential role in preparing delicious meals and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This position is vital to our mission of providing fresh and convenient meal options to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene practices are followed during food preparation and handling.
• Assist in menu planning and development of new meal offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.
• Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Birthday off
• 401K with employer match
• Health benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and family
• Store discount for all team members
• Employee Referral Program

Hours: We are hiring for both a full time and part time kitchen team member. During the in person interview we will be discussing the days of the week and schedule to see what works best for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation or cooking within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in meal preparation.
• Familiarity with menu planning is a plus but not required.
• Experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Required

• Physically must be able to squat, bend, and turn as needed, lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.