Cook - FT Huntersville NC

Overview: Is cooking and feeding people your passion? Do you love to prepare mouthwatering dishes? Do you aspire to be a Chef? Let us help you grow your culinary talents! With flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement, it Pays to Go Lowes Foods!

Pay start at $16 / hour.

BENEFITS FOR NOW & YOUR FUTURE:

Paid Time Off
Discount on Private Brand Products
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
100% Company Funded Pension
401k Plan
and More!
Full Time positions

Responsibilities:

1. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
2. Prepare food for service ( e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
3. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
4. Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment
5. Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest's specifications
6. Garnish each dish properly
7. Adhere to instructions provide by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation
8. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service
9. Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems
10. Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion
11. Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
12. Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
13. P rovide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
14. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

Qualifications:

1. Previous food preparation experience is helpful but not required.
2. Friendly, outgoing personality.
3. Ability to work well with others.
4. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
5. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
6. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
7. Must be at least 18 years old.
8. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.