Salad Prep Cook - Commissary Portland

Adams Hometown Markets; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Hometown Markets in Portland, CT is seeking a Salad Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, assemble salads, and label/pack orders for shipment, contributing to high-volume production with careful attention to detail.

This role emphasizes knife skills, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. Part-time hours up to 25 per week, with hourly pay of $18 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years food service experience preferred.
• Knife skills are a MUST.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and assemble salads in large quantities
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency
• Prepare, assemble, label and pack salads for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Utilize strong knife skills for efficient and accurate ingredient preparation.
• Monitor inventory levels of food items and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Knife Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Safety Culture

Physical Stamina

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Salad Prep Cook, you will play a key role in preparing ingredients and assembling salads in high volumes. Your responsibilities will span the entire salad-making process—from prepping and assembling to labeling and packing orders for shipment. Attention to detail and efficiency are essential in maintaining quality and consistency throughout production.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare fresh ingredients and assemble salads in large quantities
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency
• Prepare, assemble, label and pack salads for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Utilize strong knife skills for efficient and accurate ingredient preparation.
• Monitoring inventory levels of food items and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Schedule:

• 3 to 5 days a week up to 25 hours part time

Pay:

• $18.00 per hour depending on experience

Experience:

• Preferred: Zero to One (0-1) years food service experience; Knife Skills a MUST
• Preferred: Serve Safe Certification

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; the ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders daily
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill large quantities in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team-based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift