Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $33.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
10% employee discount on grocery items
Paid Time Off
paid floating holidays
sunday premium pay
Paid military leave
employee recognition programs
employee health and wellness programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) plan options
Participation in employee stock ownership program
education benefits
Additional voluntary benefits including vision and accident insurance
Job Description
Coborn's Market & Table is part of Coborn's, Inc., a well-established and fast-growing employee-owned grocery retailer that has been serving communities across the Midwest for over 100 years. With a rich history rooted in family values and community commitment, Coborn's operates an extensive network of grocery stores under various banners including Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. Beyond groceries, Coborn's diversified portfolio includes liquor stores, fuel kiosks, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other retail businesses such as Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus.
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Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Culinary degree is preferred but not required
- A minimum of two years of professional cooking experience preferably in a high-volume food service environment
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree preferred but not required
- Minimum of two years professional cooking experience preferably in a high-volume food service environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to work collaboratively and mentor kitchen staff
- Experience with inventory management and waste control
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and special events
- Leadership and organizational skills
Job Duties
- Oversee daily preparation and cooking of menu items to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation
- Assist in menu item preparation, recipe adherence, and ingredient prep as needed
- Conduct daily line checks including food temperatures, freshness, and presentation standards
- Master all back-of-house line positions and step into any station as business demands
- Enforce impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas
- Maintain waste, temperature and illness logs in compliance with health codes and company policy
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations
- Lead staff in daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning procedures
- Monitor inventory usage, conduct regular counts, and report variances
- Implement waste control practices to minimize product loss
- Assist with ordering and receiving to ensure accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Partner with Chef de Cuisine to maintain smooth kitchen operations and mentor and train kitchen staff on recipes, prep methods, equipment use and safety protocols
- Provide input to the Chef de Cuisine on menu development, ingredient quality, and operational improvements
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, seasonal promotions, and catering functions
- Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure events are executed seamlessly and on schedule
- Adapt quickly to event-specific menus, unique service styles, or higher production volumes
- Perform other duties within the department or other areas as assigned
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Observe and enforce all company policies, rules, and safety practices
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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