Cook - Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY
This position will fulfill all functions relating to the maintenance and proper food preparation of the cold case, fresh pack, and salad and hot bar. Additionally you will maintain attractive Prepared Foods displays and support the company vision. You will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and associates.

THE JOB

• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet all Regional standards.
• Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensure all prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated.
• Document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms, and meet all spoilage targets.
• Ensure that production is done using correct measuring devices, and all recipes are accurately followed
• Monitor food loss and maintain spoilage sheets.
• Fulfills hot food request in a timely manner.
• Effectively maintains full levels in hot case and soup production.
• Keep department continually clean, well-maintained and organized
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Give every customer immediate and undivided attention.
• Other related duties as assigned.

THE SKILLS THAT ARE NEEDED
Excellent understanding of quality, scratch food production and fundamental cooking techniques
Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and meet timelines
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department.
Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
Effective time management skills.
Strong work ethic and integrity.
Proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.

Essential functions:
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds.  Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
 
THE EXPERIENCES
Previous kitchen experience focusing on hotel/banquet and/or catering a plus, able to execute large batch production recipes
Knowledge of retail food, deli, organic and natural industry a plus
 
WORK WITH US TO SHARE THE GOOD
If the prospect of helping to create an exceptional customer experience while improving your knowledge on healthy living, you will love us! We are obsessed with our products, our customers and the benefits that organic foods deliver to the earth, our communities and the planet.
Why we do what we do:
Love the Lifestyle
We are consumed with our products: the taste, the benefits to ourselves and to the earth
We choose to work at Mrs. Green’s because it is part of our lifestyle, not just a job
We apply what we learn about our products each day to ourselves as well as our customers
Learn & Teach
As associates we learn new things about our products and we teach our customers not only “what” we sell but “why” we sell it
Our favorite thing to say is, “Did you know that..?
We commit to learning new things every day to make ourselves and our customers better at making healthy choices for themselves and their families
Laugh & Live Healthy
Our commitment to our customers is to make every visit to Mrs. Green’s an awesome one, every time
We strive to make our customers smile (or even laugh) and truly be glad they came
Have fun