Full-Time Prepared Foods Cook

Weavers Way Co-op; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-driven co-op as a Prepared Foods Cook in Germantown, Philadelphia. This part-time role involves food production, ensuring quality sanitation, and a commitment to our cooperative's values. Ideal candidates will have deli experience and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with match

Employee discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food production experience required.
• Deli experience preferred.
• Proficient knife skills and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Produce prepared foods according to established recipes and operations.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and conduct clean-up.
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings.

Skills

Flexible availability

Knife skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Description

Welcome to Weavers Way!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Weavers Way offers a variety of benefits, including very affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401k with match, an employee discount, paid vacation and sick time, and more.

Join Weavers Way as a Prepared Foods Cook!

We are looking for an energetic, community-oriented and experienced individual to work as a Prepared Foods Cook in our Germantown location. This position is part-time with an anticipated 30-34 hours per week. Deli experience is highly preferred. Flexible availability is required. If you have experience working in a team setting and a passion for great customer service, then we want to hear from you!

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce prepared foods according to daily operations list and established recipes, pre-wrap, and label items for sale
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation and clean up
• Weekend work requirements as determined by manager
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• The ability to lift items weighing up to 50lbs
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Complete evaluations as assigned
• Read the day book each shift and other communications as released
• Perform other duties as assigned by the prepared foods manager or manager on duty

NECESSARY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Cooperative Association
• 2+ years of from scratch, large batch catering or retail food production experience
• Deli experience highly preferred
• Proficient knife skills
• Some retail, restaurant or catering experience
• Direct customer service experience
• Knowledge of safe food handling
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
• Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op