Full-Time Commissary Cook

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods Commissary Kitchen is hiring a full-time Production Cook. If you have a passion for food and can work in a fast-paced environment - we can offer you a steady schedule, fast hiring process and excellent benefits! 

We would love for you to join our vibrant and purpose-driven team at Kimberton Whole Foods, where integrity, sustainability, and supporting local farmers are the pillars of our mission! We're on a passionate quest to serve as a community market that nurtures both people and the planet. 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hour days with a 30 minute lunch break. 

Availability: Sunday-Friday availability to work rotating shifts 7:30am-3:30pm,  8:30am-5:00pm, or 11am-7:30pm. Sunday is required each week.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older. 

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods Distribution Center/Commissary Kitchen 

Please note - The location listed for this position is not the Downingtown retail store location. This is the KWF Distribution Center/Commissary Kitchen. Please see the address listed below. 

Address: 1208 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown PA 19335 

Hourly Pay: $17.00-$19.00 depending on experience. 

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods: 

• Extensive Medical Coverage 
• Vision Plan 
• Dental Plan 
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount 
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid AD&D 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care 
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked 
• Paid Time Off 

Essential Duties: 

As a member of our commissary kitchen team, you will be preparing and packaging our delicious, organic scratch recipes to be sold in our seven locations! This includes the following: 

• Hands on preparation and production of entire grab and go line, including but not limited to: soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and sides. 
• Cut, package, weigh and price raw fish for store delivery. 
• Package, weigh and price all commissary food items. 
• Fulfill store orders, record and document items for shipment and make ready for delivery. 
• Use of necessary equipment (Robot Coupe, Meat Slicer, Stand Mixer, Stove top, Ovens, Alto-Sham). 
• Assume Manager on duty responsibilities as assigned for opening and/or closing the facility. 
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and all equipment. 
• Wash dishes as needed.
• Dispose of trash and recycling as needed 
• Works to foster a team environment 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• High volume commercial kitchen production experience is preferable. 
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of safety requirements in a kitchen. 
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and be able to juggle multiple priorities during busy times. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills. 
• Knowledge of safe food handling and protocols and procedures.  

Physical Capabilities: 

• Full sense range (vision, hearing, taste and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools, grocery totes and other products. 
• Stooping, squatting, bending, twisting and kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelves and carts. 
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas. 
• Standing- prolonged standing. 
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather than sedentary (sitting). 
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis. Ability to work in a hot environment seasonally and handle hot items frequently.