Happier Grocery is launching a new health forward food market as a lifestyle oasis. New York is currently devoid of a broad food and lifestyle experience that adheres to the highest of food quality and preparation standards.
We seek to create a buying experience where the shopper need not scrutinize every food label. Where the curation of product will have undergone an extensive selection process ensuring our highest quality standards - organic, often local, free of - preservatives, pesticides, agents, growth hormones, additives, oxidized oils, GMOs, highly processed ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Ingredient Preparation : Clean, chop, slice, and dice ingredients according to recipes and specifications.
- Recipe Execution : Assist in assembling and cooking dishes under the guidance of the head chef or kitchen manager.
- Kitchen Maintenance : Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas, including refrigerators, prep stations, and storage spaces.
- Inventory Management : Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies to kitchen management.
- Food Safety : Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring proper handling and storage of all food items.
- Equipment Use : Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives, blenders, mixers, and ovens.
- Team Collaboration : Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of all menu items.
- Customer Interaction : Occasionally interact with customers, providing information about ingredients or dishes when needed.
Qualifications :
- Experience : Previous experience in a kitchen or prep cook role required.
- Skills : Strong knife skills and familiarity with basic kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge : Understanding of food safety practices and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Attributes : Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Requirements : Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
Benefits :
- Competitive pay
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible scheduling
The base pay range for this position is an hourly rate of $22.00-24.00 USD per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history / job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.