Prep Cook

Caraluzzis Markets; Mill Plain (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation time off

Sick time & holidays

Family oriented culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Caraluzzi's Markets in Connecticut is seeking a Prep Cook for our Prepared Foods department. You will assist with ingredient preparation, product replenishment, and customer service while maintaining high standards of quality and freshness.

The role involves dicing, chopping, assisting with catering orders, keeping a clean, sanitary workspace, and adhering to food safety standards. Weekend and holiday availability is required; extensive benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary, restaurant, cooking, or food preparation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic knife skills, including dicing and chopping.
• Culinary Arts education or a related degree preferred, but not required.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking, including dicing, chopping, and other food preparation tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service at the service counter by answering questions and offering meal suggestions.
• Package, stock, and replenish products as needed.
• Assist customers with catering orders and entertaining needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Follow food safety procedures and department standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Independence

Weekend/Holiday availability

Education

Culinary Arts education or related degree

Job description

Prep Cook

Since 1949, Caraluzzi's Markets has been a family-owned and operated grocery store serving the Connecticut communities of Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. Our stores are packed with fresh produce, scratch-baked goods, chef-prepared meals, dock-fresh seafood, butcher-cut meats, and a wide selection of grocery, dairy, and frozen favorites. Caraluzzi's prides itself on product selection, customer-focused service, and having the best team around-many of whom spend the majority of their careers with us. Widely recognized as a progressive and forward-thinking independent grocer, we invite you to come grow with us!

Position Overview:

Our Prepared Foods department offers a wide selection of fresh prepared meals and sides to meet customers' everyday dining, entertaining, and catering needs. As a Prep Cook, you will assist with ingredient preparation, product replenishment, and customer service while maintaining high standards of quality and freshness.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking, including dicing, chopping, and other food preparation tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service at the service counter by answering questions and offering meal suggestions.
• Package, stock, and replenish products as needed.
• Assist customers with catering orders and entertaining needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Follow food safety procedures and department standards.

Qualifications:

• Previous culinary, restaurant, cooking, or food preparation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic knife skills, including dicing and chopping.
• Culinary Arts education or a related degree preferred, but not required.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a multi-temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.

Perks, Benefits & Career Growth

At Caraluzzi's Markets, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Depending on eligibility, our perks and benefits package include:

• Comprehensive healthcare; medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Vacation time off
• Paid sick time and paid holidays
• Family oriented promote from within culture
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth

Note:

This document provides a general summary of the essential responsibilities and duties and is not meant to include all job duties or requirements for every position. Caraluzzi's reserves the right to change and/or add to the responsibilities as the needs of the business changes

Compensation is based on a range of factors, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and overall business needs. While we aim to be competitive within our pay ranges, starting rates are typically determined by individual qualifications, and initial offers are not typically made at or near the top of the stated range.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status