Cook

Description

Qualifications

WHO WE ARE: 

The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op. 

We are seeking an experienced Deli Cook to work in a production kitchen; cooking, preparing our approved list of recipes. The cooks also prepare the food for the line stations in the Deli for the custom build services. In addition, they will be responsible for their prep list and assigned recipes and preparation in getting their stations ready for production, prep, set up and dismantling and cleaning at the end of the day.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Deli Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing our approved list of recipes.
• Uphold and enforce high levels of food safety standards and practices.
• Obtain a 95% or better score on all our EcoSure audits.   
• Plan for forecasted sales and increase production based on pars, day of week, and special events like First Friday and Local Day. 
• Model respectful communication with front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) regarding production needs in a timely manner.
• Ensure the preparation of assigned foods are according to the approved recipes and are made in an efficient manner.
• Ensure we are reducing waste and shrink by following pars, executing samples, and completing the daily shrink reporting while ensuring its accuracy.    
• Monitor the cleanliness of assigned stations throughout the day as needed for food safety and ensuring the floors are free from debris.
• Maintain the grab & go set on the sales floor to ensure we are 100% in-stock using proper food rotation standards.
• Safely and effectively use small and large kitchen equipment including ovens, stove, tilt skillet, immersion blenders, food processors, mixers and other kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate to the Leads/Orderers inventory levels to ensure proper pars on ingredients to make the recipes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to problem solve within our protocols and guidelines to satisfy our customers.
• Demonstrates quality and accurate communication skills that are clear, concise and constructive.
• Shows a high level of positive engagement and interaction with various people and situations.
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment toward a common goal encouraging each other toward success. 
• Demonstrated ability to accept and give constructive feedback professionally with a growth mindset toward self-improvement.
• Demonstrates flexibility toward changing priorities with the ability to stay focused and accomplish goals while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge and experience with food handling protocols. 
• Knowledge and experience with knife safety skills.
• High achiever that is goal oriented and focuses on results while working in a safe and clean manner with our customer in mind simultaneously.

• Ability to follow directions both verbal and written, read recipes and understand cooking measurements.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
• Ability to consistently be at work and on time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food handling permits are required.
• Serv-safe Certifications are recommended.
• Culinary School or similar programs encouraged but not required.
• Experience in the service industry encouraged but not required.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.