Prep Cook

7 days ago

Santa Cruz, United States New Seasons Market Full time

** Position Description**

**Prep Cook - Dishwasher** Location **Downtown Santa Cruz** City **Santa Cruz, CA** Starting Pay **$16.25 - $18.57** **Job Brief**

New Leaf Community Markets in Downtown Santa Cruz is hiring a part or full-time Prep Cook/Dishwasher. Starting pay is based on experience and starts at $16.25

In accordance with **New Seasons Market** COVID-19 policy, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as condition of employment in **Oregon & Washington**; medical, disability-related and religious exemptions may apply.

**Job Title:** Prep Cook Dishwasher

**Department:** Prepared Foods

**Job Region:** California Coastal

**Reports-To:** Kitchen Manager

**Exemption Status (typically):** Non-Exempt

**Requirements:** As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year. Our in-store positions are likely to include evening and weekend shifts per the needs of the business. Valid Food Handlers card.

For more than 30 years, New Leaf Community Markets has been making important choices that nourish and sustain our Central Coast communities. We opened our doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. Now, were a community-hub grocery store, that remains true to our progressive roots and good for the community ethos.

**About the role:** Prepares food and washes dishes and equipment in a retail grocery high-volume deli / kitchen production environment. Provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

**General Requirements:**

* Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.

* Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department.

* Represents company values. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.

* Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture.

* Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program.

* Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.

* Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.

**Position Responsibilities:**

* Washes dishes and utensils for kitchen, deli and juice bar following established procedures in compliance with health department regulations.

* Cleans kitchen, scrubbing and wiping all surfaces following established procedures in compliance with health department regulations.

* Takes out kitchen trash and recycling according to procedures.

* Assists in ensuring facility is properly maintained. Report faulty equipment or other facility issues to management.

* Maintains prep, dishwashing station and storage areas in clean, orderly condition according to department procedures, and all aspects of sales floor operations.

* Checks deliveries for damage, quality and accuracy. Rotates deliveries into storage. Ensures proper product dating and labelling procedures are followed. Notifies management of any possible discrepancies or concerns. Helps with unloading as needed.

* Completes daily food prep shift task checklists.

* Alerts department manager to low inventories or out-of-stocks of products and supplies.

* Follows food safety and sanitation regulations maintaining correct temperatures.

* Notifies department manager or Manager on Duty (MOD) of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.

* Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive): This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping / janitorial and standard office equipment.

* This position works at a Medium level. Required frequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and /or ladders.

* required.

* Continuously required to: lift and carry 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands and wrists; grasping/squeezing; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulder

* Frequently required to: lift and carry 11-20 pounds; bend/stoop; twist

* Occasionally required to: lift and carry 21-50 pounds; push and/or pull 1-40 pounds; crouch/squat

* Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

*This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Seasons Market / New Leaf Community Markers reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.*

**What you Bring as a Candidate:**

* Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.

* Knowledge of retail Prepared Foods, Deli or Kitchen departments / prior basic food preparation experience preferred.

**Physical and Environmental Work Space:** Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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