Prepared Foods Clerk

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is seeking a Prepared Foods Clerk in Downingtown, Chester County. This role is focused on preparing fresh foods while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, culinary training is preferred, and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 0–1+ years of experience in Kitchen prep.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh foods and provide excellent customer service.
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and serving area.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Functions

The Prepared Foods Clerk is responsible for preparing fresh foods and providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

• Follows all quality standards, safe food handling to ensure compliance with state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations.
• Prepares food and follows recipes for quality control.
• Uses proper knife skills to prep ingredients to ensure a consistent outcome.
• Maintains clean displays in proper order and assists with restocking.
• Takes orders and provides exemplary customer service.
• Removes food from buffet and properly stores food following safety guidelines.
• Ensures cleanliness of kitchen and serving area, adhering to washing of kitchen utensils and equipment according to sanitary methods.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Competencies

The Prepared Foods Clerk must be self‑motivated, flexible, conscientious, organized, and have a good attention to detail. Also, must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and interface well with management, co‑workers, and the public. The Kitchen Associate must be friendly and have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements / Responsibilities

• Education and Experience: 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training or experience preferred.
• 0–1+ years’ experience in Kitchen prep.
• Microsoft Office proficient.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in varied temperature environment due to working with ovens and freezers.
• Ability to be in a stationary position and/or move about for various intervals.
• Ability to utilize the phone (requiring auditory and verbal senses).
• Ability to utilize computer and packaging equipment for various intervals (requiring finger dexterity/visual acuity).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regular and predictable attendance.