Prepared Food Cook - Fresco y Mas Retail Stores

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The Prepared Food Cook will prepare and cook quality deli/bakery food items as directed by the Department Manager. Is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• High standard of integrity and reliability.

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Arrange, prepare, portion and cook food according to company specifications.
• Understand proper operation of chicken fryer, stove and rotisserie
• Sanitize work station and equipment including chicken fryers, rotisserie, hot case, stove, and utensils
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost
• Operate department equipment and tools including scale, printer cash register.
• Understand and follow required daily varieties, case color merchandising, “ready by” times, and shelf life guidelines.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• Monitor food temperatures.
• Change out pans, utilize hot bar production guide, prepare product for self service display, break down hot case and monitor portion control.
• Record hot food tracking chart statistics
• Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.