Associate - Kitchen Prep Cook
About The Position
Do you enjoy working with food and take pride in preparing items that looks just as good as they taste? At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Kitchen Prep Cooks play a vital role in creating the gourmet foods our customers love. This position supports both food preparation and case presentation, helping ensure our display cases reflect the quality, freshness, and attention to detail that have made us the best gourmet grocer in town. Growth & Learning at Joseph’s We believe in developing our team from within. As a Kitchen Prep Cook, you’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and safety standards, while developing valuable culinary and organizational skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Kitchen, Prepared Foods, or other departments. Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math and reading skills
- Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
- A passion for serving people
Nice To Haves
- Food preparation or kitchen experience preferred
- Food safety knowledge or ServSafe certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute Joseph’s recipes for proteins, vegetables, starches, and other menu items
- Maintain Joseph’s standards for product freshness and sanitation
- Ensure all items are plated, packaged, and presented according to Joseph's quality and appearance standards
- Replenish, rotate, and maintain products and display cases
- Operate knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machines, and other Kitchen equipment
- Assist with other tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Positive Work Environment
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Personal Days
- 20% Employee Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
