(FT) Service Deli Culinary Artisan - Newport Ave Market at Rudy's Market – Bend, Oregon

Weekend availability is a requirement of this position.

Benefits of working for us!Full-time employees:

• Employer paid, employee Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

Full-time & Part-time (20+ hours per week) employees:

• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid time off + Paid holidays
• Additional $1.00 per hour when working on Sundays
• Additional $0.25 per hour when working before 7AM or after 7PM
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(K) retirement plan w/ employer match up to 5%
• 20% Employee only discount
• And more!

Summary/Objective

The Service Deli Culinary Artisan is a hands-on food production role focused on preparing high-quality, fresh, and visually appealing deli offerings. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong cooking background, enthusiasm for food, and a creative approach to preparation and presentation. The Culinary Artisan plays a key role in elevating our prepared foods through consistency, craftsmanship, and innovative ideas.

Position Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare a variety of ready-to-eat hot and cold deli items in accordance with established recipes, preparation guidelines, and quality standards
• Execute scratch and semi-scratch cooking techniques with attention to flavor, texture, portion control, and presentation
• Ensure consistency, freshness, and quality across all prepared food items
• Complete daily production tasks and projects accurately and on time
• Package products according to department standards, maintaining the highest level of quality and visual appeal

Culinary Creativity & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas for new recipes, seasonal offerings, and product enhancements
• Assist with testing and refining new menu concepts or limited-time/seasonal items as assigned
• Stay current on food trends, flavor profiles, and preparation techniques relevant to prepared foods

Product Quality, Presentation & Inventory

• Maintain proper inventory rotation and receiving practices using FIFO standards
• Label, store, rotate, and date products according to company and regulatory requirements
• Support inventory accuracy by minimizing waste and communicating product needs or quality concerns to leadership
• Collaborate on product presentation and merchandising to enhance visual appeal and showcase prepared foods

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge of Health Department requirements
• Maintain strict cleaning and sanitation practices in compliance with company and governmental regulations
• Use all equipment safely and correctly according to manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including prep areas, coolers, freezers, and storage spaces
• Promptly address or report hazardous conditions to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers

Team Collaboration & Operations

• Work collaboratively with Service Deli team members and leadership to meet production and quality goals
• Participate in department and store meetings as required
• Contribute to a productive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment
• Follow company policies related to loss prevention, safety awareness, and risk management

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Pay Scale

We believe in paying employees fairly for doing work of comparable character in line with the Oregon Equal Pay Act, and we’ve implemented an internal pay scale system based on hours worked.

This position is part of our internal pay scale, which means for every 1040 hours you work, you’ll move to the next level in pay until you reach the maximum of the scale – we call that “Journeyman.” Pretty cool, huh?

Reaching Journeyman is a big deal around here! Yes, it means you’ve reached the top of the pay scale – yay! It also means you’re someone we rely on to go the extra mile. You’re now that person who asks others how you can help, sees areas where they can help without needing to be asked, and the “go-to” person for new employees. We look forward to seeing you reach that goal.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a retail food production environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures, sharp tools, commercial kitchen equipment, food allergens, and wet or slippery surfaces.

Travel

• Some travel may be offered.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Current Food Handler’s Permit
• Three (3) years of prior cooking or prepared foods experience preferred (deli, restaurant, catering, or commercial kitchen environment)
• Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining quality, consistency, and timeliness
• Demonstrated time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative in a production-focused environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to understand and adhere to company policies, including confidentiality guidelines
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate required systems
• Proven ability to meet attendance expectations and maintain reliability

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.