Production Cook (part-time, open availability)
Valley Natural Foods
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Burnsville, MN
Contract type: Part time

Description
Do you love creating fresh, wholesome meals and being part of a values-driven workplace? Join Valley Natural Foods, a community-owned cooperative committed to sustainability, wellness, and delicious food made with integrity.
We’re looking for a Part-Time Cook to join our Deli team and help bring nourishing food to our community.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Community-Focused – Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living. People-First Environment – Join a team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. Great Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth. Make a Difference – Help customers discover fresh, high-quality, and wholesome products.
What You’ll Do
Mandatory Qualifications:
Department, Status and Salary: Deli, Part Time, Hourly (At-Will)
Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies
Do you love creating fresh, wholesome meals and being part of a values-driven workplace? Join Valley Natural Foods, a community-owned cooperative committed to sustainability, wellness, and delicious food made with integrity.
We’re looking for a Part-Time Cook to join our Deli team and help bring nourishing food to our community.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Community-Focused – Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living. People-First Environment – Join a team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. Great Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth. Make a Difference – Help customers discover fresh, high-quality, and wholesome products.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare hot and cold foods from scratch using co-op recipes and seasonal ingredients.
- Support daily food prep and kitchen cleanliness.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation.
- Collaborate with a team of cooks and deli staff to keep our kitchen running smoothly.
- Previous cooking or food prep experience (especially in scratch kitchens),
- Strong communication, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
- Ability to multitask in a busy kitchen and stay cool under pressure.
- Commitment to safe food handling and respectful workplace behavior.
- Availability to work weekends is required.
- Part-time: Approximately 20 hours/week
- Weekend availability is required
- 20% employee discount
- Paid time off and paid volunteering
- 401(k) matching for staff who are 21+
- Employee referral program
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Must be 18+
- Previous professional production and/or cooking experience (1 to 3+ years)
- Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills
- Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Previous customer service, demo and/or deli experience
- A.S. in Culinary Arts or related field
- Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives
- Ability to lift/push/pull/carry 50+ pounds regularly
- Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
- Mid-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and operate deli cooking equipment and appliances for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Constant exposure to working in refrigerated/frozen and hot/humid environments
- Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required
- Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies including, but not limited to: gluten, wheat and flours; dairy and soy; meats and shellfish; peanuts and tree nuts
- Ability to work safely with cooking equipment and sanitation supplies
Department, Status and Salary: Deli, Part Time, Hourly (At-Will)
Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies
- Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
- Communication/Listening Skills
- Customer Service/Customer Focus
- Integrity/Ethics
- Sense of Urgency/Productivity
- Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge
- Creativity/Innovation/Initiative
- Decision Making/Judgment
- Product Knowledge
- Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
- Planning/Managing Results
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