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Food Service Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
hearing aid coverage
pharmacy benefits
behavioral health support
Employee assistance program
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
short term disability
long term disability
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Costco offers its members a wide variety of goods ranging from groceries and electronics to apparel and housewares at competitive prices. The company emphasizes efficiency, value, and a strong focus on employee well-being, providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. Costco is recognized for promoting from within and offering robust training programs that help associates grow their skills and advance in their careers. With warehouses spread across various regions, Costco continues to be a leader in the wholesale retail industry, attracting a diverse and talented workforce dedicated to exceeding member expectations.

This job opportunity is for a Food Service Worker at Costco, responsible for preparing and selling food and drink items to customers within the warehouse environment. The role involves tasks such as preparing hot food, handling pizza from proofing to baking and slicing, steaming hot dogs and buns, and dispensing dessert and drink items like ice cream, lattes, and smoothies. This position requires providing excellent member service by taking orders, assisting with self-serve kiosks, and delivering orders efficiently and courteously. Workers will also be involved in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and eating areas according to health and safety standards, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work surfaces, washing utensils, and managing waste disposal. Additionally, the role entails stock management duties such as pulling supplies, staging ingredients, and ensuring proper rotation and storage.

Employees are expected to follow Costco's policies on safety, security, and sanitation, including adhering to production and cash handling procedures. Some job responsibilities include operating machinery, working across different departments as necessary, and ensuring compliance with health codes like temperature control and expiration monitoring. The role demands physical activity such as cleaning floors, moving patio tables, and operating trash compactors. Open availability is required to meet the business needs, and employees must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.

Costco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health benefits covering medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. Additional benefits include a health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a stock purchase program for eligible employees. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to work in a fast-paced retail environment with a company known for valuing its workforce and providing opportunities for advancement.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • open availability to meet the needs of the business
  • ability to provide proof of authorization to work in the united states if hired
  • capability to follow health and safety protocols
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • physical ability to perform cleaning and lifting tasks
  • ability to operate machinery safely

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in food service or related field preferred
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • basic math skills for cash handling
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment
  • teamwork and flexibility

Job Duties

  • prepares hot food
  • proofs, presses, stretches, sauces, and adds toppings to pizza
  • bakes food items in ovens
  • slices cooked pizza
  • places baked items in the warmer
  • steams hot dogs and buns
  • rings up sales, collects money, makes change
  • maintains and assists members with self-serve kiosks
  • places whole pizza orders from members at the counter and on the phone
  • assembles and presents orders to members
  • uses tongs to pick up hot food items
  • follows department production and cash handling procedures and standards
  • dispenses dessert and drink items such as ice cream, latte and smoothie
  • cleans, sanitizes, services, and refills dispensing machines
  • maintains self-serve soda pop area, condiment table and eating area
  • busses, cleans and sanitizes tables, sweeps and mops floors, empties trash
  • cleans and sanitizes the machines, work surfaces, floors, and counters
  • washes containers, pans and utensils in 3 compartment sink, power wash sink, or dishwasher
  • moves patio tables to clean the floor around tables
  • takes garbage to the trash compactor and operates the compactor
  • disassembles and deep cleans pizza oven according to department SOPs
  • follows safety and security procedures
  • pulls ingredients and supplies from the warehouse
  • stocks large volume ingredients to shelves, cooler and freezer
  • stages ingredients to the preparation area and refills dispensing machines
  • complies with health codes, such as sanitation, temperatures, product rotation and expiration dates
  • ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
  • ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
  • assists with department duties as necessary
  • assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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