Food Production - Cook
Overview:
Marczyk Fine Foods prides itself on being a world-class, neighborhood market. The Cook is responsible for producing the full lineup of Marczyks signature, scratch-made sides, entrees, grab and go sandwiches, soups, grab and go salads, ice cream, deli sauces and meat department marinades alongside a dynamic and diverse set of crew members. A Marczyk Cook must be able to diligently meet all production demands while maintaining the highest quality standards for execution, professionalism, and teamwork. The kitchen production day is broken into two shifts of early morning and afternoon slots. While experience is always appreciated, we hire for attitude and aptitude while training for excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work efficiently and independently in all aspects of sides, entrees, grab and go sandwiches, soups, grab and go salads, ice cream, deli sauces and meat department marinades (reading and scaling recipes, gathering ingredients, utilizing all available equipment, etc.)
- Responsible for ensuring all kitchen produced items are properly packaged and labeled for sale
- Meet daily market demands for multiple locations with a team that can grow
- Adheres to the production schedule and communicates with culinary director if unable to execute on time
- Consistently deliver the highest quality product demonstrating integrity in process and technique
- Monitors food supplies and purchases systematically to ensure proper inventory turnover and ingredient quality
- Responsible for department security and safety
- Monitors and maintains a maniacally clean and sanitary work environment
- Works with the culinary director to monitor equipment ensuring good working order and timely maintenance
- Maintains a professional and open line of communication with crew members
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with vendors, staff and crew members to create a fun work environment
- Thoughtfully considers advice and cooperates with recommendations made by managers and fellow crew members on actions designed to improve department operations and financial results
- Follows all Health Department standards, guidelines, and regulations
- Handles inherent work stress professionally and positively
Physical Requirements: - Must repeatedly lift and/or move 50 pounds or more
- Constant lifting and bending
- Constant repetitive motion of wrists, hands, fingers, and joints
- Repeatedly stoops, kneels, bends, balances, reaches, crawls, and crouches while performing work duties
- Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to display athletic attributes throughout each workday
Qualifications: - Commercial cooking experience is preferred
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity in problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Ready to learn and grow professionally
- Mathematically proficient
- Ability to take critical feedback from others
- Highly motivated, passionate, and professional
- Able to work a varied schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to work effectively with a diverse group of people
- Able to manage emotions at work
- Eager to add positivity and fun to the work environment
Benefits: - Competitive wages
- Generous employee discounts
- Medical benefits
- Employer-paid Dental + Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation + sick time
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Flexible schedule
- Full-time opportunities
- Employee referral cash bonuses
- Career Growth / Internal Job Opportunities Always Available
- Company Sponsored Employee Events
Full-Time
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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