Cook - TEMP(90DAYS)

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.90 - $21.73

Benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

30% staff shopping discount

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Disability Benefits

401(k) program participation

Paid time off (PTO) accrual

Paid holidays (subject to schedule and tenure)

Supplemental leave pay such as parental or bereavement leave

Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals

Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit

Discounts on some forms of public transportation

Adoption assistance

Birthday dinner or groceries reimbursement up to $40

Job Description

New Seasons Market is a beloved regional specialty grocer that began in Portland, Oregon, in 2000 as a neighborhood market. Its mission has always been to foster a deep connection between local communities and where their food comes from. Operating as part of Good Food Holdings, New Seasons Market is committed to honoring the farmers, ranchers, growers, and makers in its regions by offering the highest quality products while cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment for both customers and employees. The company celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences and emphasizes community-building through good food. New Seasons Market operates seven days a... Show More

Job Requirements

Must complete and maintain all required food and work safety trainings and certifications
Work a schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance
Shift tasks according to changing priorities and business needs
Adhere strictly to work and food safety policies and regulations
Conserve company resources and contribute to sustainability goals
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making
Represent company values and foster an inclusive workplace
Use constructive feedback to improve performance
Maintain store cleanliness and equipment
Comply with all company rules, policies, department and location guidelines
Consistently apply diversity, equity and inclusion principles in work
Ability to frequently be on feet with standing, walking, bending, crouching and stooping
Occasionally climb stairs, step stools or ladders
Frequently use hands and wrists for grabbing, twisting and pulling
Ability to lift occasionally up to 100 pounds in team lifts and frequently 50 pounds as per medium/heavy work classification
Ability to perform physical tasks required in a grocery and kitchen environment
Provide excellent customer engagement and service

Job Qualifications

Previous customer service or food service experience in restaurants, catering, retail or grocery required
Food preparation and cooking experience required, preferably in a high-volume environment
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment
Friendly and customer service oriented with an interest in food and cooking
Retail or grocery experience preferred
Solid knife skills required
Previous large batch food preparation or production experience preferred
Familiarity with culinary terminology, techniques and industry standard equipment preferred
Basic math and computation skills required
Skills to work independently, manage time effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with high attention to detail, quality and presentation
Ability to read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions and recipes

Job Duties

Prepares kitchen for store opening and closing
Prepares food for all Prepared Foods stations and cases
Follows company provided recipes and specifications to ensure accuracy and consistency
Works with attention to labeling, dating, storage, expiration dates and food quality
Works sauté line, grill, pizza oven and other cook-to-order stations
Stocks and maintains Prepared Foods cases and stations
Processes customers’ made-to-order items accurately and expeditiously
Checks and follows daily prep list
Communicates with management team to determine production priorities
Assists customers with product selection, packaging and labeling as needed
Shares product knowledge with customers
Makes recommendations based on customer needs
Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed
Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to quality and expiration dates
Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy
Receives and unloads merchandise
Checks quality, count and condition
Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies
Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards
Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks and responsibilities
Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays and events
Demonstrates understanding of culinary terminology, equipment, techniques, measurements and conversions for large-scale production
Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any issues affecting customer service, safety, productivity or security
Operates various kitchen tools and equipment including baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment, and office equipment
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

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