Prepared Food Cook

Fresco y Mas is a well-established retail grocery company dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment where all associates are encouraged to be authentic, feel valued, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The company is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within its team, emphasizing a culture of respect, integrity, and excellence. Fresco y Mas specializes in offering a wide range of fresh foods, deli and bakery products, and groceries catering to the needs of its diverse customer base. With a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, Fresco y Mas has positioned itself as a trusted grocery destination in its markets. This hiring reflects their ongoing effort to deliver excellent service and high-quality food products to their customers.

The Prepared Food Cook position at Fresco y Mas plays a critical role in maintaining the company's standards for quality and customer service in the deli and bakery departments. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of fresh deli and bakery food items as directed by the Department Manager. The individual in this position contributes directly to enhancing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, maintaining consistent operating conditions, and fostering a friendly and inviting atmosphere for customers. This role demands a hands-on professional who is attentive to food quality, hygiene standards, and safety protocols to ensure that all prepared items meet company standards and customer expectations.

Beyond cooking, the Prepared Food Cook supports department operations by efficiently managing kitchen equipment and adhering to safety and sanitation regulations. The position requires standing and walking on various surfaces such as tile and concrete, frequently lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, and occasionally performing other physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and repetitive hand and foot movements. The environment can be cold and hot, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to wet or humid conditions. This physicality underpins the demanding nature of the role, making it vital for candidates to be physically prepared and safety-conscious.

Working in varied schedules including day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, the Prepared Food Cook must be flexible and reliable. The role requires the use of various cooking and kitchen equipment, such as chicken fryers, stoves, rotisseries, slicers, kitchen utensils, electronic scales, and cleaning supplies. Thorough knowledge and safe handling of all tools and equipment are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to build a career in food preparation within a supportive and dynamic retail grocery environment. The company expects successful applicants to be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, comply with company policies, proficiently read, write, and understand English, and have the legal authorization to work in the United States. Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background checks is mandatory. Preferred candidates demonstrate a high standard of integrity and reliability, contributing to the overall team dynamic and operational success. Joining Fresco y Mas means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on delivering excellence and building lasting relationships with their customers.