Salad Prep

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares salads, deli items, and other food products for sale according to established recipes and quality standards, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen prep area. This role also supports the Deli team by assisting with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanliness. This position reports to the Deli/Bakery/Coffee House Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares salads, deli items, and other food products according to established recipes and portioning standards.
• Follows established recipes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all prepared items.
• Practices safe handling of knives, slicers, and other sharp equipment when preparing food.
• Makes ready hot and cold items for the display case and/or customer orders.
• Packages salads, deli items, and special requests for customers.
• Stamps, marks, weighs, and tags/labels merchandise accurately, including pricing and dates.
• Rotates stock to maintain freshness, checking and removing outdated product.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen prep area, coolers, and equipment.
• Assists with dishwashing and maintains clean, sanitized utensils and equipment to support overall Deli operations.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Follows the direction of the Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Maintains high attention to detail in food preparation, packaging, and presentation.
• Provides exceptional customer service by engaging with customers and answering questions in a friendly manner.
• Abides by all Island Market procedures and safety standards.
• Performs any and all other assigned tasks.
• Understands this job description cannot contain all aspects of the position but is a fair and just representation of the duties.

Job Qualifications / Required Skills / Key Competencies

• Experience in a deli, kitchen, food prep, or similar environment preferred
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
• Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and accurately weigh and price items
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who manages time wisely and works well independently or as part of a team
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and company safety standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with coworkers, customers, and supervisors

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

· Regularly stands and walks for up to 8 hours per shift.

· Frequently required to bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.

· Frequently performs repetitive grasping, gripping, pinching, cutting, slicing, and fine motor tasks using hands and fingers.

· Frequently lifts and carries up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

· Regularly uses knives, slicers, and other food preparation equipment.

· Works in varying temperature conditions, including refrigerated coolers, freezers, and heated food preparation areas.

· Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, grease, and moderate noise levels.

· Regularly exposed to water, cleaning chemicals, and hot water while washing dishes and equipment.

· Must possess sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to safely prepare food, read labels, and perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.

· Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

This position is eligible for Prime Time Pay. Prime Time Pay provides an additional $3/hour above the base rate for all hours worked Saturdays and Sundays and hours worked Monday through Friday between 6:00 pm and 3:00 am.