Cafe Food Prep Cook

Requirements

Summary

The Cafe Food Prep Cook will handle a high volume of customer orders. You will prepare, portion ingredients, maintain kitchen cleanliness, cook and serve customers, monitor inventory, and ensure quality control. You should be proficient in knife skills, food safety, time management, and communication. Success in this role will be demonstrated by serving orders promptly while maintaining compliance with the highest sanitation, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities and Working Conditions:

• Set up & breakdown of workstations, care for production equipment & tools.
• Able to use cooking equipment, receive materials, identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Regularly check and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Follow proper documentation for food safety practices to include: Cook/Chill Time and Temp monitoring of foods & refrigeration, allergens, proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Identify quality issues and alert Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Serves customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Ensures compliance with company standards, policies and financial transaction procedures.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation, GMPs and safety policies and procedures
• Assist in opening & closing procedures and other employees when possible.
• Keep eye for detail to ensure accuracy and ability to identify and correct errors in food preparation
• Prepare ingredients beforehand to ease the flow of food preparation during business hours.
• Routinely check inventory levels and order new stocks when needed.
• Reports all issues that arise daily to the appropriate Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner.
• Follow security, safety and GMP regulations and ensure correct follow up on all regulations
• Ability to understand interdepartmental communication.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Read English.
• Able to stand 6-10 hours hours a day.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Follow directions quickly & precisely.
• Perform multiple tasks.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Assist other employees when possible.
• Assist in opening & closing procedures.
• Apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operations
• Knowledgeable in food preparation and production, cooking methods and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of FIFO, inventory, and labeling.
• Proficient in using kitchen knives for cutting, chopping, and slicing along with basic cooking methods.
  
  

Note: The hourly range for this role is from $18.00

Who is FreshDirect:

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family! This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• A flexible paid time off plan
• 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
  
  

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.