Part Time Cook

Harris Teeter; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part Time Cook to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service while preparing and presenting food according to high standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for food service. You will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining cleanliness, and working collaboratively with fellow associates. This position offers a great opportunity to develop culinary skills in a dynamic environment, making it perfect for those looking to grow in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of cooking terminology and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, package, and stock products to standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Experience

Job description

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This is a part-time position. Do you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, chef, restaurant staff, or in the food service industry? Then this job is for you! Your primary responsibility is to take excellent care of our customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create an incredible place to work and shop.

You will be responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products according to Fresh Foods Standards. Additionally, you will provide customer service, clean work areas, unload stock, and reload salvage products following standards.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Associates must be at least 18 years old.

Personal Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training. Ability to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary experience and sales skills are preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using American units of measurement.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses

Completion of company's training including orientation, food sanitation, safety, and product knowledge.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of cooking terminology, ingredients, food safety, and proper use of kitchen equipment. Ability to follow directions, determine doneness, and garnish food appropriately.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, walk, handle objects, reach, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must lift up to 30 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and reach from 6-72 inches. Vision abilities include close, color, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Moderate environment with exposure to hot, cold, moving parts, fumes, chemicals, and noise. Hazards include hot surfaces, steam, wet floors, grease, knives, and electrical shocks.

Additional information includes posting date, seniority level (entry level), employment type (part-time), and industry (restaurants).