Salad Prep Pro — Fast-Paced, Part-Time Kitchen Role

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

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.