Prep Cook (Market Kitchen) at Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Knife Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Written Skills, Verbal Skills, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Customer Service, Cooking, Garnishing, Plating, Ingredient Knowledge, Recipe Following, Time Management, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Physical Stamina

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Grow your career with us here at Mustard Seed! At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way. Are you passionate about healthy food? Do you enjoy cooking diverse and unique dishes? Do you like interacting with guests and providing food/flavor recommendations? We are looking for a Prep Cook to join our Market Kitchen team! Our Prep Cooks are responsible for creating, assembling, presenting, and serving our fabulous food offerings in our deli. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, read on for more information! Key Details Part-time (minimum 20 hours a week) or Full-time opening Hours of operations range from 6am - 8pm This role must be available to work weekends and Tuesdays Job Summary Prepares items and ingredients for cooking. Cooks, garnishes, and plates products served. Responsible for maintaining sanitary kitchen workstation. Assists customers with ordering and selecting food options. Responsibilities Complies with all portion sizes, quality, ingredient standards, department rules, policies and procedures. Follows recipe specifications to prepare menu items in accordance with pre-determined costs. Prepares items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring. Covers, dates and neatly stores and rotates all products. Requisitions items needed to produce food choices, notifies Kitchen steward as ordering needs occur. Maintains sanitary workstation. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Works in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc. Equipment Operated Ovens Slicer Knives Professional kitchen equipment Requirements Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired) High school education or equivalent Previous experience in food service industry Knife skills Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Interpersonal skills Written & Verbal skills Physical Requirements Bending Reading Walking Carrying 50 lbs. Reaching Telephone Usage Hearing (Auditory) Writing Lifting 50 lbs. Sight or peripheral Vision Grasping Operating Equipment Communication (Verbal) Standing

Responsibilities

The Prep Cook prepares items and ingredients for cooking, garnishes, and plates products served. They are also responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen workstation and assisting customers with food selections.