PREP COOK (Full Time)

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Job Overview

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The Roots Kitchen is a production kitchen located in The Roots Farm Market, and is currently seeking an experienced Prep Cook. Our ideal candidate must have professional kitchen experience and preferably also has experience working in a production kitchen. The new team member will be involved with food preparation, cooking, packaging and labeling, kitchen organization, and cleaning. Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a can-do attitude and ability to work well in individual and team settings. Reliability and positivity are a must; a passion for local organic food a plus!
 

Responsibilities
 

• Assist in food preparation and cooking under the supervision of the current kitchen team

• Follow recipes, prep lists, and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in quality

• Ensure kitchen cooler on store floor is continuously stocked and accessible to customers

• Package, label, and date all prepared items

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area

• Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen

• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation

• Wash dishes as needed throughout shift

• Communicate with and receive feedback from kitchen team, Kitchen Coordinator, store team, and Store Owner when needed or required

• Help maintain a positive workplace culture by being responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work as a team to resolve problems

• Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees
   

Qualifications

• Has at least some experience working in a professional kitchen (production kitchen preferred)

• Familiarity with processing farm produce and whole food ingredients

• Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, standing, frequent moving, working with knives, and hot cooking temperatures are all aspects of this position

• Must be reliable, professional, great at communicating, organized, and efficient

• Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community

• Have references that confirm applicant's reliability and skill set

• Able to work during our kitchen hours (7a.m. - 3p.m.)

• Must be able to work full time, schedule can be discussed
   

Compensation
 

• $18-$22/hour depending on experience and the fit

• 15% discount on store items

• 2nd quality vegetables

• Shift lunch & drink

• PTO if eligible
   

To apply for this position, please send a brief statement of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to the Roots Farm Market HR Manager (Martha Coe) via email: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com