Cook (Full-Time) - Bloomfield, MI
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Western Market Employment Benefits
- Paid sick time, paid time off, paid bereavement & jury duty leave
- Employee household discount
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Reports To: Prepared Foods Manager
Secondary Relationship(s): Executive Chef, Department PIC(s), Kitchen Staff
Supervisees: None
Position Summary:
The Prepared Foods Cook is responsible for the preparation of the department menu items and catering orders on a daily basis, with an emphasis on quality, consistency, and compliance with provided recipes. Prepared Foods Cooks are also responsible for following all safe food handling guidelines.
The Prepared Foods Cook is responsible for the preparation of the department menu items and catering orders on a daily basis, with an emphasis on quality, consistency, and compliance with provided recipes. Prepared Foods Cooks are also responsible for following all safe food handling guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the production of all Prepared Foods menu items according to the schedule and quantity given by the Prepared Foods Management.
- Receive and properly execute catering orders in a timely manner.
- Execute recipes in a consistent manner and according to given recipes.
- Ensure that all items cooked are displayed, covered, dated and rotated according to safe food handling guidelines and production schedule.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area.
- Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Store and properly handle raw foods and non-food supplies and materials.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment and work surfaces.
- Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
- Provide superior customer service.
- Attend and actively contribute to Department meetings as requested.
Other Responsibilities & Duties:
- Answer Department phone calls and take messages as necessary.
- Assist customers throughout other departments.
- Follow-up on Customer Requests as designated.
- Empty trash receptacles and perform routine department maintenance as assigned.
- Provide support to other Prepared Foods, Deli, and Bakery Team Members as instructed by Prepared Foods Management.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent customer service abilities.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience working as a contributing and effective team member.
- Excellent work ethic that emphasizes efficiency and precision.
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
- Ability to switch tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Knowledge of scratch cooking and deep appreciation for seasonal, fresh cooking desired.
Special Considerations:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (regularly) and 80 lbs (occasionally).
- Working conditions include a fast-paced retail environment that involves long intervals of standing, crouching and reaching while moving product. Exposure to extreme cold (coolers and freezers) and heat (cooking equipment) for extended periods of time. Some outdoor work is required. Exposure to seasonal Michigan weather conditions.
- Language Skills: intermediate.
- Mathematical Skills: basic.
- Reasoning Ability: intermediate.
- Equipment used: broaster; deep fryer; rotisserie oven; convection oven; food processor; slicers/dicers; safety equipment; knives; knife sharpeners; Ishida scale; flat top grill; robot coupe; emulsion blender; char grill ovens; Instant Pot.
- Computer skills: POS System; scales
Hours per Week: 40
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and does not create a contract of employment. This role may include additional duties that are reasonably related to the department’s operational needs and aligned with your skills and qualifications. Job responsibilities may evolve over time based on legitimate business needs, consistent with applicable law and any required notice obligations. Nourish/Western Market reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities in its discretion, and significant changes will be communicated in an appropriate manner and supported through training as needed.
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Western Market provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists that are historically associated with race), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Western Market complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and all other aspects of employment.
Western Market expressly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of the protected characteristics listed above. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct that is based on a protected characteristic and that interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Improper interference with the ability of Western Market employees to perform their job duties, or retaliation against any individual for making a good‑faith complaint or participating in an investigation, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
It is the policy of Western Market to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals with needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as well as to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices, in all aspects of the employment process. Western Market will engage in an interactive process with the individual and is prepared to modify or adjust the work environment, job duties, or workplace policies, where appropriate, to enable the individual to perform the essential functions of the position or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship under applicable law. Applicants and employees who believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hr@westernmkt.com to initiate this process.