Kitchen Cook
Matteson, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
Matteson, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Denton)
Denton, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
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Kitchen Cook (Denton)
Denton, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
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Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Denton)
Denton, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Denton)
Denton, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook
Villa Park, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
Villa Park, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
New Lenox, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
New Lenox, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
Oak Park, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
Kitchen Cook
Oak Park, IL · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Title Kitchen Cook Pay Grade Non-Exempt Major Department Hot Foods Minor Department Kitchen Reports ... High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar ...
School Kitchen Assistant
Richland, WA · On-site
$1.5K - $1.8K/mo
... Catholic School is seeking a dependable, team-oriented School Kitchen Assistant to join our ... The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, takes pride in maintaining high standards of ...
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School Kitchen Assistant
Richland, WA · On-site
$1.5K - $1.8K/mo
... Catholic School is seeking a dependable, team-oriented School Kitchen Assistant to join our ... The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, takes pride in maintaining high standards of ...
Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Inwood)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook
Williamsville, NY · On-site
$17 - $18.45/hr
High School Diploma or GED * One year field related experience, knowledge of quantity cooking and use of commercial kitchen equipment required An EEO/AA Agency We want to emphasize that the preferred ...
Kitchen Cook
Williamsville, NY · On-site
$17 - $18.45/hr
High School Diploma or GED * One year field related experience, knowledge of quantity cooking and use of commercial kitchen equipment required An EEO/AA Agency We want to emphasize that the preferred ...
Kitchen Cook
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
Carolina Shores, NC · On-site
$10 - $15/hr
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment * Strong attention to detail and ... homestyle cooking made with care. Our customers keep coming back for the great food, warm ...
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Kitchen Cook
Carolina Shores, NC · On-site
$10 - $15/hr
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment * Strong attention to detail and ... homestyle cooking made with care. Our customers keep coming back for the great food, warm ...
School Kitchen Manager
Haverhill, MA · On-site
$22.90 - $23.59/hr
Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking. * Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich ... Minimum of a High School Diploma. * Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned ...
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School Kitchen Manager
Haverhill, MA · On-site
$22.90 - $23.59/hr
Prepares vegetables and other foods for cooking. * Makes soups and other simple hot foods, sandwich ... Minimum of a High School Diploma. * Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned ...
Kitchen Cook (Hurst)
Hurst, TX · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Hurst)
Hurst, TX · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Kitchen Cook (Hurst)
Hurst, TX · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
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Kitchen Cook (Hurst)
Hurst, TX · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
As a Kitchen Cook, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of product quality and service, creating flavors that keep our guests returning for more. If you have a passion for ...
Receiving Kitchen Cook
Sun City, AZ · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Receiving Kitchen Cook Department: Food Service Supervisor: Kitchen Manager Term of Employment: 9 ... High School Diploma or GED AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related ...
Receiving Kitchen Cook
Sun City, AZ · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Receiving Kitchen Cook Department: Food Service Supervisor: Kitchen Manager Term of Employment: 9 ... High School Diploma or GED AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related ...
Kitchen Cook
Deadwood, SD · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
Deadwood, SD · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and ... High school diploma/GED required * 2+ years' experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry * Able ...
Kitchen Cook
Idaho Falls, ID · On-site
$13.50 - $18/hr
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Kitchen Cook
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Kitchen Cook
Matteson, IL • On-site
Pete's Fresh Market
• Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 51 - 200 employees51 - 200 employees
$15 - $18/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 18 days ago
Key responsibilities
Maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and all equipment, including fridges, freezers, and shelves.
Prepare food according to standards, meet demand, and assist with inventory and administrative duties as assigned.
Collaborate with the Head Cook to ensure menu and cross-selling opportunities are maximized.
Pete's Fresh Market rating
7.0
Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Title
Kitchen Cook
Pay Grade
Non-Exempt
Major Department
Hot Foods
Minor Department
Kitchen
Reports to
Head Cook, Hot Foods Department Manager
Job Summary: The line cook is responsible for preparing food for café utilization per Pete's Fresh Market and the Head Cook (Chef) standards and providing backup to the kitchen team. S/he is responsible for maintaining food cost, labor cost and all back of house costs within established budget. As a PFM team member is able to exemplify Pete's Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.
Essential Responsibilities:
Education/Certifications
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Benefits
-Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
-401K with employer match
-Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Lunch Break
-Direct Deposit
-Employee Lunch Program and more!
Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.
Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$18
Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $17.05-$18
Kitchen Cook
Pay Grade
Non-Exempt
Major Department
Hot Foods
Minor Department
Kitchen
Reports to
Head Cook, Hot Foods Department Manager
Job Summary: The line cook is responsible for preparing food for café utilization per Pete's Fresh Market and the Head Cook (Chef) standards and providing backup to the kitchen team. S/he is responsible for maintaining food cost, labor cost and all back of house costs within established budget. As a PFM team member is able to exemplify Pete's Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, including but not limited to the grill, griddle, range, oven, fryer, and prep tables.
- Clean all spills prior to them resting.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all fridges, freezers and shelves after each shift.
- Prep relevant quantities commensurate with the demand and meet par levels before the next day's shift.
- Assist with administrative duties as assigned by the Head Cook.
- Maintain the inventory level at your station to serve the demands appropriately.
- Maintain the highest level of hygiene and sanitation according to PFM's standards; wiping down the entire station at the end of the shift.
- Collaborate with the Head Cook to ensure the menus maximize cross selling opportunities with the cheese bar and retail departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications
- High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in grocery store, or similar environment
- Sanitation and Food Handling certification(s) as required by the City of Chicago and State of Illinois.
- Demonstrate knowledge of department functions.
- Proficient computer and math skills.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service.
- Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team members.
- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
- Must have the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, balance, stoop to grasp objects, kneel, crouch, crawl, frequently push/pull up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move loads up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
- Ability to enter the coolers and freezers thereby being subjected to and withstanding frequent temperature changes for extended periods of time.
- Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff.
- Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the store/business needs and as required to ensure adequate store staffing.
- Must have reliable source of transportation.
- The ability to be reached during/after work hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Benefits
-Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
-401K with employer match
-Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Lunch Break
-Direct Deposit
-Employee Lunch Program and more!
Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.
Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$18
Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $17.05-$18
What Pete's Fresh Market employees say
Pay
Benefits
Hours and flexibility
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About Pete's Fresh Market
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Industry
Supermarkets and grocery stores
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Chicago, IL, US
Year founded
1970