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Metropolitan Market

Prepared Foods Team Member (Cook)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.30 - $25.15
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
20% team member discount
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending arrangement
Company-funded disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Paid Personal Time Off
Paid holiday time off
sick leave
Reduced cost ORCA Card program
Education support
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Metropolitan Market, LLC is a well-established premium grocery retailer located in the Seattle area, renowned for offering high-quality foods and exceptional customer service. This company prides itself on providing a distinctive shopping experience that emphasizes fresh, nutritious, and gourmet food selections. With a strong commitment to community involvement and sustainability, Metropolitan Market blends traditional grocery shopping with an elevated culinary experience, making it a preferred destination for food enthusiasts and those seeking top-tier prepared foods. Their stores offer a vibrant marketplace atmosphere where customers can explore a wide variety of specialty ingredients, ready-to-eat meals, and artisan products, all while benefitting... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Valid Washington State Food Workers Card
  • ability to pass background check and reference checks
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum one year of customer service experience
  • minimum one year of food service experience
  • strong time management and organizational skills
  • excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • ability to follow food safety and health guidelines
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of customer service experience
  • one year of food service experience
  • comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills
  • knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines
  • experience in merchandising products
  • strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work within deadlines
  • problem-solving skills
  • ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

Job Duties

  • Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and sincerity
  • customize approach to meet guest needs and build rapport through individualized service
  • effectively assess, anticipate and follow-through on guest needs and questions related to products
  • actively work to remain knowledgeable and current in areas of responsibility, including product knowledge
  • move with ease from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking guests, and inviting them back
  • maintain product inventory at a level that promotes effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales potential
  • assist Leadership Team with product and supply ordering
  • actively work to ensure that highest quality products are stocked
  • appropriately remove and replace outdated product from sales areas on a daily basis
  • assist with the development and maintenance of product displays that create an exciting marketplace
  • actively participate in product promotions/focuses and community events
  • maintain back room, walk-in coolers, and freezer in a safe, clean, and organized manner

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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