Deli Cook - Village Market Deli - Collegedale, Tennessee

Location: Village Market Deli

Hours: Full-time, Hourly

Pay: $18.73 - $25.06

Job Function:

Preparation of all hot foods for lunch. Direct student helpers and lead out in the preparation of menu items, next day's preps and any additional special orders. Ensure that they are following procedures according to policies set by management. Be a Village Market Deli team member. Customer Service is #1 priority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. General

• Maintain a Christian and positive work atmosphere by precept and example;

• Notify Deli management of situations or problems, or suggestions that could improve logistics;

• Understand and practice the best and proper methods of quality production for each menu item;

• Maintain the highest of standards in all food production which include, but are not limited to:

• Strive for the highest quality of product

• Follow food service health and safety practices outlined by the TN Department of Agriculture

• Understand, maintain, and practice good sanitation and cleaning procedures at all times.

• Practice safe food handling

• Keep the kitchen as clean and neat as possible during the day

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment - Keep within the Health Department codes

• Direct and lead out in the preparation of the hot foods for lunch - keeping hot bar supplied

• Meet the timeline for having menu items ready to serve and replenished

• Check temperatures before serving. Hot foods should be 165 degrees and maintained above 135 degrees at all times.

• Prepare any special orders requested for special functions

• Do preparations for the next day- check to see if you have any orders going out for the next day

• Develop new recipes and work with Deli management for pricing

• Discuss Menu Planning with Deli management

• Utilization and rotation of current inventory

• Inventory and order supplies for the new week

• Take care of left-over foods in cooler- freeze or make meals

• Straighten pots, pans and utensils daily- before you leave

• Make sure your kitchen area is clean before leaving for the day

• Make sure your kitchen area is clean before leaving for the day

• Sweep floor

• Mop floor if needed

• Coordinated with Dinner Supervisor on Cleaning Fryer

• Take out trash

• Clean down counters,

• Wash dishes if needed

• Do closing rounds before leaving

1. Do special cleaning- like ovens, etc. during slow times-like student breaks.

2. Perform all other reasonably business-related functions as assigned

Education and Experience:

• A high school degree, or GED equivalent is required, college degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years' experience in Food Service.

Language Skills:

• Ability to speak, read, write, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively. A self-starter who displays speed, accuracy, neatness, cleanliness, and organizational skills and has the ability to motivate others to do the same. Approachable, friendly, positive attitude, able to encourage others. Able to have a good rapport with employees and student workers and work well as a team member.

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Have a working knowledge of food service operations. Interpersonal relationship skills essential with ability to work with employees and students with a team spirit. Have safety-consciousness and promote within work force.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. (If over 40 pounds please ask for help) Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate food service equipment such as food slicers, chopping bowls, mixers, etc. Requires normal range of motion, hearing, and vision.

Working Conditions:

• Essential tasks are performed under normal office/school conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Being able to access and work in cold and sub-frozen temperatures (walk-in coolers and freezers) in a limited timeframe is expected and required.

Special Requirements:

• Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Important Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.