Niemann Harvest Market Line/ Prep Cook in Champaign, Illinois at Niemann Foods

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Marker Line/Prep Cook duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, cooking recipes, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered
• Follows recipes, reads charts and spreadsheets
• Monitors quality and food taste
• Proper handling and rotation of product
• Production of hot case/buffet foods, including operation of fryers, ovens, stoves, grill, griddle, etc.
• Promotes and supports established programs
• Promotes sales/events
• Understands/promotes food safety
• Meets deadlines
• Follows production list
• Maintains work area and cooler to approved food safety standards
• Promotes a safe working and eating environment
• Promotes and supports established programs
• Works within company programs, policies and procedures.
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Cooking experience
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability
• High energy level
• Team player

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of food sanitation and safety.
• Kitchen experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers and associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), fractions, weights and measures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnet
• Safety cutter
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to
• Food processors
• Grills
• Slicers
• Oven

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Overhead lifting
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Extreme cold
• Work in high places
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock

Noise Level

• Moderate in most areas

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$17 up to $19/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location