Kitchen Lead & Food Prep Specialist

Roche Bros. Supermarkets; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 21,215 - 27,689; Full time

Job summary

Roche Bros. Supermarkets in North Easton, MA is hiring a Kitchen Associate to cook and prepare food, display products, and ensure freshness, rotation, and high customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of professional cooking experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work a flexible store schedule; you will follow safety and sanitation standards, assist customers, and contribute to a strong kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of professional cooking experience in the food industry.
• Complete training in the kitchen operation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
• Authorized to work within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong kitchen team.
• Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
• Provide continuous attention to customers’ needs at the service counter and be available for customer assistance and questions about food products.
• Greet, assist, and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner, along with preparing special orders as requested.
• Answer product questions and offer assistance in finding or suggesting product selection.
• Work with kitchen manager for planning of daily meals or menus.
• Guarantee outstanding product quality and presentation through cooperation with kitchen manager.
• Process merchandise according to production guidelines and follow established sanitation standards.
• Keep all kitchen ingredients or merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always use the oldest products first (first in, first out).
• Participate actively in the control of shrink; use proper tare, check scales for accuracy, control “leftovers” and minimize waste.
• Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained.
• Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving product, and operating and cleaning equipment and tools.
• Monitor cooler and display area temperature to ensure product quality; report refrigeration failure immediately.

Skills

Reading writing and speaking English

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Roche Bros. Supermarkets in North Easton, MA is hiring a Kitchen Associate to cook and prepare food, display products, and ensure freshness, rotation, and high customer service.

The role requires 3–5 years of professional cooking experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work a flexible store schedule; you will follow safety and sanitation standards, assist customers, and contribute to a strong kitchen team.