Production Cook

Bi-Rite Family of Businesses; Polk (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on purchases

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid training and career advancement

Job summary

Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco is hiring a Production Cook to prepare and cook kitchen menu items to Bi-Rite standards, including staff meals, with attention to recipe accuracy and perishable handling.

You will help maintain inventory, keep displays stocked, and support a positive guest experience through teamwork and hospitality.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; Bi-Rite offers training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven community.

Qualifications

• 6+ months prep cook or production cook experience in a commercial kitchen required.
• ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire.
• Ability to accurately and effectively utilize kitchen scales, technology and labeling tools in English.
• Continuous standing and carrying between 11-50+ pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes guests, provides expertise and assistance in the Kitchen + Deli departments.
• Prepares and cooks of all kitchen menu items, including staff meal, following recipes and cut specification to Bi-Rite standards.
• Maintains menu item availability to create beautiful and bountiful displays.
• Assists the Deli Department with keeping the department displays neat, clean, accurately labeled, and well-stocked.
• Puts away inventory, paying close attention to proper rotation, accurate labeling, while handling perishable items safely.
• Handles damaged, out-of-date, spoils, and returned products to department standards

Job description

Starting Wage: $21.50/hour

Bi-Rite Market, 2140 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Schedule Requirements: available for all shifts and days with weekends required.

Join us in Creating Community Through Food®!

PERKS

• 40% discount on purchases (20% on alcohol + catering)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (4%) and profit sharing
• Paid training, field trips and volunteerism
• Career advancement opportunities
• A satisfying meal with your shift
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Free 18 Reasons Cooking Classes

OPPORTUNITY

The Production Cook is responsible for creating an inspiring experience for our guests. They give outstanding hospitality by meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations and providing excellent internal hospitality to the team. Their responsibilities include assisting in the smooth and seamless operations of the business, reaching store goals, upholding product quality and consistency standards, controlling inventory levels and mitigating waste, maintaining equipment and facilities, and safely handling all of our products and equipment. They are part of a cohesive Bi-Rite team that supports the Bi-Rite Missions, Vision, and Community Values.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes guests, provides expertise and assistance in the Kitchen + Deli departments.
• Prepares and cooks of all kitchen menu items, including staff meal, following recipes and cut specification to Bi-Rite standards.
• Maintains menu item availability to create beautiful and bountiful displays.
• Assists the Deli Department with keeping the department displays neat, clean, accurately labeled, and well-stocked.
• Puts away inventory, paying close attention to proper rotation, accurate labeling, while handling perishable items safely.
• Handles damaged, out-of-date, spoils, and returned products to department standards

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Committed to Bi-Rite's mission Creating Community Through Food ® and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion, and Act with Integrity.
• Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external hospitality: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures, and accurately completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity, and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
• Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, clear, and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.

Qualifications

• 6+ months prep cook or production cook experience in a commercial kitchen required.
• ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Bi-Rite provides on-site paid training and certification.
• Ability to accurately and effectively utilize kitchen scales, technology and labeling tools in English.
• Continuous standing and carrying between 11-50+ pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

About Bi-rite

The Bi-Rite Family of Businesses has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years. Today, the company includes three neighborhood Markets (on 18th Street, Divisadero and Polk), a world-renowned Creamery, and our creative Catering and Commissary Kitchen. We believe food does more than nourish, it brings people together. As a Certified B Corporation, ranked in the top 5% for the world for our community impact, it’s our responsibility to build meaningful relationships with each part of our extended family: the food we make and sell connects our staff, our guests, our producers, and the environment. Named one of Forbes 25 Best Small Companies in America, our team is comprised of entrepreneurs, dreamers, doers, artists, activists, and, of course, food lovers!

Hiring staff with a diversity of backgrounds, identities and perspectives makes our company and culture stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for Creating Community Through Food, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification.

If you’re a people person with a passion for heartfelt service, we invite you to join us on our mission of Creating Community Through Food®!

Bi-Rite Management Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer