Fresh Market by Premier - Kitchen Cook Team Member

Join our team! Fresh Market offers flexablity in scheduling and positions in our kitchen. Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, pastries and other food products using a variety of 
equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Prior culinary or kitchen experience preferred
Prior food prep, or serve-safe certified candidates a plus!
Flexible work hours (am and pm shifts available)
Prior service & restaurant / bar experience preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Experience:
Line Cook: 1 year (Preferred but not necessary)
Cooking: 1 year (Preferred but not necessary)
Shifts:
Morning
Mid-Day
Afternoon
Schedule:
6 days a week available for work AM or PM
This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Duties & Responsibilities:
Complete opening and closing checklists.
Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. 
Assists others in closing the kitchen.
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. 
Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems.
Inform Executive Chef immediately of product shortages.
Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Chef De Cuisine or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:
Prior culinary or kitchen experience preferred
Prior food prep, or serve-safe certified candidates a plus!
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
At least 15 years of age
Previous restaurant experience (Preferred but not required)
Ability to keep inventory organized.
Possess excellent basic math skills
Possess the highest standards for personal appearance and attitude.
Be able to work on your feet at a high energy level for long periods of time.
Must have stamina to work 50+ hours per week.