Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
basic group life insurance
401k with match
employee discount
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Job Description
Weavers Way is a unique not-for-profit organization operating as a member-owned cooperative committed to supporting the local community through its triple bottom line philosophy of People-Planet-Profit. This means the cooperative is dedicated not only to making a positive impact on its community members, employees, and local vendors but also to promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring financial viability to support its team and business operations. With over 300 local food vendors supported and a commitment to keeping economic benefits within the local area, Weavers Way stands out as a socially responsible and community-driven organization. The cooperative environment fosters a sense of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op
- must be able to work independently of direct supervision and possess ability for complex problem solving and multitasking
- has specialized skills such as commercial knife handling and ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment with proficiency
- must have advanced culinary knowledge
- computer skills necessary for assigned tasks and responsibilities
- strong communications skills with supervisors, staff, and co-op members
- exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
- knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
- excellent staff development skills and a love for teaching and mentoring staff
- be able to reach bend, stoop, remain in a standing position for long periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds
- be able to work weekends and evening if/as needed
- time management skills to balance multiple priorities
- be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op
Job Qualifications
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op
- ability to work independently of direct supervision with complex problem solving and multitasking skills
- advanced culinary knowledge
- commercial knife handling skills and proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment
- computer skills necessary for assigned tasks
- strong communication skills with supervisors, staff and co-op members
- demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting
- knowledge of prepared foods and enthusiasm for food
- excellent staff development skills and a passion for teaching and mentoring
- food safety certification
- knowledge of store HACCP plan
Job Duties
- Meet weekly or as needed with Fresh Foods Manager to determine standard operating procedures to increase sales and productivity
- possess the ability to multitask and have a global view of all aspects of kitchen operations including personnel management, merchandising and customer service
- produce prepared foods and catering according to daily operations list and established recipes, package and label items for sale
- coordinate production for catering assignments as required at the direction of the Fresh Foods Manager
- responsible for prepared foods inventory management
- follow procedures for purchasing, negotiating with vendors and suppliers ensuring correct product specifications and delivery
- assist Fresh Foods Manager with labor scheduling while ensuring all positions are staffed and labor cost objectives are met
- meet departmental standards for production schedules, procedures and quantities
- ensure product labels are accurate, complete and list all ingredients
- maintain a sanitary work space that meets departmental standards
- maintain cold bar fully, rotate and discount day old stock to guarantee freshness
- obtain Food Safety Certification and have in-depth knowledge of store HACCP plan
- ensure cleaning schedules are maintained and side-work is assigned
- be prepared for Philadelphia Health Department inspections and ensure all procedures for satisfactory inspection are employed
- report equipment malfunctions to Fresh Foods Manager or Store Manager
- keep accurate receiving logs, waste sheets and temperature control logs
- participate and lead training of new department staff
- observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
- attend departmental and all-staff meetings
- assist with quarterly inventories
- complete evaluations as assigned
- perform other duties as assigned by the Prepared Foods Manager
- understand and promote the financial goals of the department
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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