Kitchen Production Team Member (full-time)

PEOPLE; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

20% staff discount

Job summary

People's Food Coop in La Crosse, WI is hiring a full-time Kitchen Production Team member to support our busy deli and prepared foods operation. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with pay at $16.00 per hour.

The role focuses on ingredient and recipe preparation, food safety, and teamwork in a community-oriented setting. You will prepare deli entrees, salads, and other items; assist with inventory, rotate stock, update recipes, and help maintain clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food service.
• Experience with ordering and inventory control.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment with teamwork and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service in kitchen operations.
• Monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Collaborate with shift team to maintain a positive work environment.
• Prepare deli items and ensure proper food presentation.
• Rotate products and update recipes as needed.
• Document new recipes and participate in inventories.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and safe.

Skills

Food service experience

Inventory control

Organizational skills

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Description

We offer a GREAT work environment and benefits including PTO and a 20% staff discount! This position pays $16.00 per hour!

We are hiring a full-time position to work:

Tuesday - Saturday 12:30 - 8:30PM

Summary:

Our Kitchen Production Team provides invaluable back-of-house support within a bustling kitchen to include ingredient and recipe preparation and production, have familiarity with food & health safety regulations, and have demonstrated success being strong collaborators and positive team players in a food retail environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high standard or customer service for kitchen personnel according to established customer service vision and expectations.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
• Work together with employees on shift to create a positive work environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Prepare deli case entrees, salads and other deli items as needed.
• Ensure proper product rotation. d. Update recipes as they change.
• Create and document new recipes.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly inventories for department.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus.
• Operates with a sense of teamwork.
• Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures.
• Accepts direction willingly and follows through with delegated tasks.
• Performs tasks consistently at an acceptable rate as outlined by department manager
• Maintains safe work environment according to all department procedures, federal and state regulations.

People's Food Coop complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 507-289-9061 Ext. 3007 or email [e-mail].

People's Food Coop has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer and o takes steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Minimum one (1) year experience in food service.
• 2. Previous experience with ordering and inventory control.
• 3. Strong organizational skills.
• 4. Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and communication is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously.
• 2. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently.
• 3. Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• 4. Ability to stand or walk for duration of assigned shift.
• 5. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladder.
• 6. Ability to reach above shoulder height frequently.
• 7. Ability to talk and hear to communicate with customers.
• 8. Finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp and hold items of different sizes.
• 9. Vision ability - close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• 10. Ability to read register screen and product and shelf labels