Prepared Foods Team Cook – Deli & Community Impact

River Valley Market; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op Northampton is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Cook to prepare and cook deli dishes and deliver friendly customer service. Must have open availability, including evenings and weekends, and report to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.

You will maintain cost records, label dishes, and assist with new recipe development while upholding food safety standards and kitchen organization.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for a deli, restaurant, or catering.
• Organized attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long hours and work in close quarters with many team members.
• Ability to communicate in a positive tone with all team members and customers.
• The ability to work varied shifts beginning at 6 a.m. and ending after 10 p.m.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and cover shifts as needed.
• Neat appearance and a personable attitude.
• Ability to come to work on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes following the specifications of the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the cost of preparing daily offerings.
• Research and develop new recipes.
• Act as a role model/information conduit for all deli staff concerning ingredients and products used in our kitchen.
• Accurately label and date all dishes made with all ingredients every time.
• Foodbank all unsellable products following the department procedure, including the recording of shrink sheets.
• Maintain the kitchen in an orderly condition following guidelines set by the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Follow all food safety/cold and hot storage procedures.
• Advise the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager of all equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Read and initial daily deli communication logs.
• Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.

Skills

deli cooking

meal preparation

team communication

physical stamina

time clock literacy

Job description

River Valley Co-op Northampton is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Cook to prepare and cook deli dishes and deliver friendly customer service. Must have open availability, including evenings and weekends, and report to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.

You will maintain cost records, label dishes, and assist with new recipe development while upholding food safety standards and kitchen organization.