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Cocina Cook - Store #39 Full-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

opportunities for growth
employee discount
flexible schedules
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Northgate Markets is a well-established supermarket chain that began operations on January 2nd, 1980, with its first store opening in Anaheim, California. Since then, the company has experienced significant growth and currently boasts 41 stores spanning four counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Riverside. Northgate Markets offers a comprehensive shopping experience catering mainly to customers seeking authentic Latin American foods. The stores feature a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria, and prepared foods section, complemented by an extensive selection of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods, creating a unique Mexican homeland shopping environment. The company is committed to creating... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred but not required
  • Minimum one year experience in overall department operations or participation in management training program
  • Food Safety Handling certificate
  • Sufficient math skills
  • Ability to hear, speak, and understand spoken English
  • Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand English
  • Knowledge of department staff duties, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to pass a standard drug test
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
  • Ability to work in refrigerated and heated environments
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organizational standards
  • Ability to follow hygiene and safety protocols.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred but not required
  • Minimum of one year experience in department operations or management training program participation
  • Food Safety Handling certificate
  • Sufficient math skills for measurements and pricing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing instructions, company policies, and job-related documents
  • Knowledgeable of department policies, procedures, and operations
  • Ability to pass a standard drug test and comply with Drug Free Workplace Act
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to understand and follow recipes and health guidelines.

Job Duties

  • Responsible for the production of food products according to Northgate Markets recipes
  • Follow the established recipes and production norms
  • Program daily production using production lists and planning tools
  • Accurately rotate, label, and date all food products following FIFO rules
  • Maintain inventory control of displayed and refrigerated products while meeting quality standards
  • Offer rapid and friendly customer service and assist at the customer service line when necessary
  • Review product quality before offering to customers and suggest purchases or notify of sales
  • Work effectively in a team and communicate with coworkers and leads
  • Receive products from vendors or warehouse when needed
  • Minimize waste by utilizing loss tracking tools
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of refrigerators and work area according to sanitation and 5S rules
  • Follow food safety guidelines including product temperature recording and safe handling
  • Ensure quality standards at all times
  • Maintain outsourced product quality through communication with leads
  • Clean and organize work station and equipment at shift end
  • Follow hygiene, appearance, and uniform guidelines
  • Report equipment issues and perform other assigned duties.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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