Production Kitchen Cook I

Bozeman Community Food Co-op; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bozeman Community Food Co-op is seeking a cook for its deli operations in Bozeman, MT. The role focuses on prepping vegetables and other deli items, with good knife skills and a willingness to train the right candidate.

The position offers part-time or full-time hours with four 8-hour shifts available and flexible days, except Tuesday mornings. Experience in food service is preferred, and candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must have good knife skills.
• Experience in commercial food service preferred.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble high-quality food in appropriate portions following recipes.
• Prepare vegetables, grains and proteins for cold bars, pizzas, wraps, entrees and other applications; marinades and dressings as directed.
• Accurately weigh, label, and record product information.
• Monitor and record temperatures at regular intervals; maintain sanitary, orderly work areas.
• Document out-of-stock and waste items per department procedures; maintain knowledge of deli products.

Skills

Knife skills

Food service experience

Job description

A part-time or full-time position is available. Four 8-hour shifts are available. Must be able to work two days a week for the part-time position. Days and start times are flexible, except that Tuesday must be either 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm. This position focuses on prepping vegetables; good knife skills are important.Experience in Food Service preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.Purpose: Prepare attractive, high-quality, healthy offerings for the deli via good to go (G2G), prep, and/or rover shifts.Specific Responsibilities of Co-op Cook IFood PreparationPrep and/or assemble, high-quality food in appropriate amounts in a timely manner using available ingredients, by following recipes.Prepare vegetables, grains and protein options for cold bars, pizzas, wraps, entrees, and other applications; marinades, sauces, dressings, and other items as directed, meeting timelines and quantity/quality expectations.Accurately weigh, label, and record product information.Monitor and record temperatures at regular intervals.Use proper storage, product rotation and labeling procedures.Document out-of-stock and waste items following department procedures.Maintain working knowledge of the products the Deli sells.Department MaintenanceMaintain work areas in sanitary, orderly condition meeting Health Department standards.Promptly advise Prepared Foods Team Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs.Experience, in commercial food service and/or baking desired, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet the expectations listed above.Knowledge of proper food handling procedures, desired.Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.Ability to follow recipes and produce food in large quantities.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs.Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.