Kitchen Float

Missoula, MT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.89 - $24.71

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

employee recognition programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a dynamic food retail organization specializing in deli and bakery products, catering to customers who value quality, freshness, and excellent service. As a business dedicated to providing natural and organic foods, the company operates with a commitment to maintaining product integrity while offering a diverse and appealing selection of items. The organization emphasizes a clean, orderly, and customer-friendly environment, guided by strict health and safety protocols according to the standards of the local health department. Employees are expected to accommodate variable work schedules with some flexibility to meet operational needs throughout the week, working between 35... Show More

Job Requirements

High school education or GED preferred but not required
Commercial experience cooking and/or baking preferred
Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment
Regular, predictable attendance
Adhere to established work and safety procedures
Basic knowledge of and interest in natural foods
Maintain accurate records
Ability to work closely with others
Must be 18 years of age or older to operate some pieces of equipment
Ability to read product labels and to distinguish color for quality control
Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers
Pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment
Lift up to 25 pounds frequently/ 50 pounds in baking area
Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts
Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts
Push/pull carts/racks weighing up to 200 pounds
Occasional kneeling
Occasional climbing
Occasional bending
Reach overhead, front, side and back
Ability to safely operate professional kitchen equipment
Ability to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Short distances walking
Prolonged standing
Ability to work in a cold environment (cooler/freezer) and to handle cold food products on a regular basis

Job Qualifications

High school education or GED preferred but not required
Commercial experience cooking and/or baking preferred
Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment
Basic knowledge of and interest in natural foods
Regular, predictable attendance
Ability to follow established safety and work procedures
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to work closely with others
Ability to read product labels and basic color distinction for quality control
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
Must be 18 years of age or older to operate some pieces of equipment

Job Duties

Offer tastes, samples, and suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare products
Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Kitchen Manager
Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner
Provide product information to customers and staff
Use production log as a guide for packaging and labeling deli items following established procedures
Ensure freshness of deli items by rotating and by keeping batches separate by date
Help ensure organic integrity by following established procedures
Ensure accuracy of labeling by proofing each batch of labels printed
Inform Kitchen Manager of any questionable quality of items for packaging
Inform Culinary Manager immediately of any problem with scale or scale network
Alert Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager when new information needs to be entered into scale
Keep area around scale free of debris, food or liquids that could spill onto scale
Work from salad bar production schedule to complete salad bar prep responsibilities
Follow established portion control rules
Keep packaging and back stock organized
Ability to package all bakery items correctly, and ability to show packagers proper packaging
Keep food items, packaging, and dishware on salad bar and in dining area stocked and full at all times
Prepare deli and bakery menu items following specifications of Kitchen Manager
Research and develop new recipes to recommend to Kitchen Manager
Inform other cooks and deli staff about ingredients used
Stock and maintain retail coolers and shelves to create bountiful and appealing displays following applicable schematics and specifications of deli managers
Check-in bakery orders from vendors to ensure order is accurate
Ensure that all dishes, glassware, pots, pans and utensils are thoroughly washed and sanitized according to rules of the MCCHD
Maintain kitchen prep areas, salad bar and dining area in sanitary and orderly condition, following guidelines set by deli manager and rules of MCCHD
Clean permanent kitchen equipment as directed by kitchen lead
Clean up spills and take out trash as needed
Maintain organization and cleanliness of cleaning equipment and chemical storage areas
Advise Kitchen Manager of equipment repair and replacement needs
Pull old or low quality items, record and properly dispose of them, following established procedures
Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
Participate and/or prepare for periodic inventory counts as needed
Keep deli cooler, pantry, and back stock in clean, orderly condition when doing stocking duties, meeting health department guidelines
Record department shrink promptly and accurately when doing stocking duties
Remove trash promptly, sweep and mop floor
Dust and clean shelves and product when doing stocking duties
Follow safe working practices
Maintain department equipment in working order
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures when doing stocking duties and follow established procedures for handling breakdowns
Monitor food temperatures as required and take corrective action when needed to ensure food safety
Receive and put away truck deliveries
Pull out of date or low-quality items and follow established procedures for recording and disposing of them
Label items accurately in back stock as required
Attend department and storewide meetings as needed
Answer and route phone calls, take and route messages as needed
Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Lead or Manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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