Hot Bar Cook in Ithaca, New York at Green Star Cooperative Market Inc

GreenStar offers excellent paid time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options!

Purpose: To assist in the preparation of foods for the Hot Bar and Cold Bar and present in an aesthetically pleasing way. To create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, customers, owners, and members of the community. To provide prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, courteous customer service.

Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.

Status: Level II, Support Staff, Supervised by DeWitt Store Manager

Responsibilities:

FOOD HANDLING

• Prep foods for Hot/Cold food bars and maintain proper records to ensure the Hot/Cold bar is full and aesthetically pleasing at all times.
• Re-heat soups and hot foods to proper temperature in accord with health regulations.
• Maintain proper cooling, storage, and labeling procedures.
• Assist with dishes and cleaning tasks, following proper procedures.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with the Prepared Foods Production crew to ensure smooth operations.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
• Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
• Knowledgeable about all Prepared Foods dishes and products.

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

• See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records.
• Ensure that deli cases, hot/cold bar surfaces, kitchen and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
• Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
• Participate in inventory counts.
• Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow GreenStar’s safety rules.
• Assist other employees in safety needs.
• Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
• Participate in safety training programs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES

• Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
• Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
• Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience working in food service, restaurant, or deli desirable.
• Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Open to input/feedback on work performance.
• Open to giving input/feedback on Prepared Foods department.
• Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
• Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, local products, local farms.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.