Production Cook

Williamson Street Grocery Co-Op; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Wellness coupons

Bike-to-work reimbursement

Job summary

Willy Street Co-op seeks a Production Cook for its Offsite Kitchen in Madison, WI. You will collaborate with teammates to prepare salads, soups, and entrees for retail locations and mentor prep and pantry cooks.

The role begins early shifts, with Monday through Friday hours and a strong focus on food safety and quality. Candidates should bring a passion for using quality ingredients, maintaining clean stations, and supporting a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a prep or pantry cook.
• A positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently plan food preparations.
• Use knife and cooking techniques that maximize production.
• Document to effectively meet HACCP standards.
• Use tested recipes and double check yield of recipe against amount ordered.
• Promptly store unused ingredients, and place dirty dishes in dish washing station.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace according to the HACCP plan.
• Inform supervisors of low stock on ingredients.
• Participate in recipe development.
• Participate in kitchen deep cleaning projects and inventories as assigned.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attendance

English communication

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Kitchen - Madison, WI 53704, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.35 - $22.35 Hourly, Job Shift: Morning,

Production Cook

Location: 1882 E Main St

Status: Hourly non-exempt, represented, Full Time,Mon - Fri, 5am - 1pm

Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibility

Our Mission:

Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.

About the Role:

As a Production Cook at our Offsite Kitchen, you will work collaboratively with your coworkers to create the salads, soups, and entrees that are sold at our retail store locations. You will have the opportunity to serve as a mentor for prep and pantry cooks.

Who You Are:

You have a love of all things food and for using the best ingredients possible. You're able to maintain a clean cooking station and enjoy working with others to create mouth-watering dishes. You're passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

What You'll Do:

• Efficiently plan food preparations
• Use knife and cooking techniques that maximize production
• Strictly document to effectively meet HACCP standards
• Use tested recipes and double check yield of recipe against amount ordered
• Promptly store unused ingredients, and place dirty dishes in dish washing station
• Ensure that all recipes and food preparations are tasty, fresh, and attractive
• Maintain personal cleanliness including clean clothes and chef coats. Consistently wash hands
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace according to the HACCP plan
• Inform supervisors of low stock on ingredients
• Participate in recipe development
• Participate in kitchen deep cleaning projects and inventories as assigned
• Maintain accurate records as required
• Manage oven and stove
• Be watchful and assist pantry cooks, prep cooks and kitchen clerks as needed
• Assist in training staff
• Assist the bakery staff when needed
• Participate in thoroughly cleaning the kitchen at the end of the workday according to the closing checklist
• Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
• Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Keep the kitchen orderly and clean
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

What You Bring:

• Prior experience working as a prep or pantry cook
• A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Adherence to deadlines
• Flexible schedule, available daytime, evening and weekend hours

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience working as a production cook
• Prior culinary training or education

What You'll Get:

• Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums
• Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits
• Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee discount at our stores, wellness coupons, bike-to-work reimbursement, and much more!

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting and reaching
• Repetitive hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder motions
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus
• Ability to lift and move 60 lbs.

Work Environment:

Fast paced kitchen production environment with kitchen production machines and equipment and in cold/hot working conditions (i.e. cooler or near stove). Other moderate noise including but not limited to computers, paging, telephones and human voices.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.