Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.89
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
PAQ, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company operating 23 retail grocery stores across the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. The enterprise consists of sixteen price-impact, warehouse-format stores under the Food 4 Less banner, and seven Hispanic-focused stores under the Rancho San Miguel Market brand. This unique ownership model empowers employees by making them stakeholders in the company’s success, fostering a culture of commitment, responsibility, and shared growth. PAQ, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality grocery products with a strong emphasis on customer service, community engagement, and cultural diversity. The company prides itself on its employee-owned structure which offers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods typically 8-hour shifts
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as preparing food mixing ingredients and operating equipment
- Ability to bend stoop and reach regularly
- Ability to maintain clear communication with customers and team members
- Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends evenings and holidays
- Willingness to wear safety toes, non-slip shoes, and approved hair coverings
- Capability to work in hot and noisy kitchen environments
- Willingness to comply with company dress code and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Over one year of experience as a cook preferred but not required
- Basic understanding of cooking techniques kitchen safety and sanitation standards
- Knowledge of proper food handling storage and sanitation procedures
- Familiarity with different types of cooking products ingredients and recipes
- Basic knife skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations manage multiple demands and work effectively with diverse personalities
- Efficiency in time management and completing cooking tasks
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to follow recipes precisely and ensure food quality and appearance
- Effective communication skills with customers and team members
Job Duties
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils ensuring sanitation health and safety standards are followed
- Wash cut and prepare food items designated for cooking
- Measure and mix ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
- Prepare food following established recipes and specific preparation methods
- Clean stock and restock workstations and warming display containers
- Maintain kitchen work areas counters equipment and utensils in clean and orderly conditions
- Sort and remove trash placing it in the appropriate trash receptacles
- Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies
- Receive and store supplies
- Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
- Setup and breakdown of kitchen stations
- Ensure quality standards by following the FIFO methodology
- Coordinate with the kitchen lead to determine cooking priorities and production schedules
- Assist in inventory management ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies
- Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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