Prep Cook – Fresh Foods, Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth

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

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.