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(FT) Food Service, Cook

Honest Weight Food Co-op

Albany, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Coffee Making, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Cook Dishes, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Food Services, Meet Sales Quota, Order Management, Organic Foods, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Recipe Development, Sanitation, Spreadsheets, Standards Development, Team Player, Time Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
Today
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Food Services

Close Date

Description

Full -Time, Food Service Cook

Overview: To prepare and deliver healthy, attractive and delicious soups, salads, entrees and desserts; develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing; help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor costs; supervise member workers in food preparation; provide exemplary customer service.

Status: Full time, $18.00/hour, flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, Sunday and Monday availability required.

Supervisor: Food Services Manager

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Open Date
10/7/2025

Position
Food Service, Cook

Position Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

Food Preparation
  • Develop and prepare soups, salads and entrees according to specifications with a particular focus on:
    • seasonal, local and organic healthy ingredients and meals
    • catering to a diverse array of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat options
    • creative use of ingredients to enhance classic menu
    • food costs and use of food products to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum
  • Read and follow departmental production sheets correctly
  • Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
  • Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures
Customer Service
  • Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests
  • Smile and greet everyone you encounter
  • Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience
  • Maintain a full and attractive grab and go case; maintain a full and attractive hot entrée table and hot soups; make coffees and keep coffee service area clean and full
General
  • Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job
  • Re-stock key products before they are depleted
  • Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required
  • Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule
  • Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities
  • Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help
  • Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate
  • Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary to get the job done
  • Maintain stove and oven in a clean and sanitary condition
  • Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues
  • Attend all departmental meetings
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Have fun at work!
Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience in cooking and food preparation or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience
  • Well organized, with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic cooking technique, safe use of knives and slicers, proper work station sanitation techniques, and food temperature "danger zone"
  • Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and professional kitchen appliances
  • Demonstrated passion for cooking and giving great service to internal staff and member and to customers
  • Ability to remain calm and organized in a deadline-driven environment
  • Demonstrated organizational and verbal/written communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to spend 100% of work time standing and with regular and frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
  • Ability to work safely and calmly in crowded environment
  • Ability to transport 50 lbs regularly
  • Ability to attend to and follow oral instructions and verbal cues in a noisy environment
  • Demonstrated familiarity with basic office software including word processing, email, internet access, and spreadsheets
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with co-workers
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility


Shift
Various Shifts

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Honest Weight Food Co-op

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