Hot Deli Cook II

Apply Today to Become an Employee Owner at PAQ, Inc. / Food 4 Less / Rancho San Miguel Markets and Gain Access to Some of the Best Benefits in the Industry!

Work to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as $20 per paycheck for yourself and $64 per paycheck for you and your family!

PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future-come build with us!

Job Summary :

The Cook II prepares and cooks various dishes while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This role involves more advanced cooking techniques and greater responsibility within the kitchen.

Essential Functions of the Position :

• Assist Cook I staff in their daily tasks.
• Monitor food inventory and report any shortages or issues to the kitchen lead.
• Assist in the development of new recipes and menu items.
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, ensuring sanitation, health, and safety standards are followed.
• Wash, cut, and prepare food items designated for cooking.
• Measure and mix ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
• Prepare food following established recipes and specific preparation methods.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and warming display containers.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, counters, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly conditions.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in the appropriate trash receptacles; clean garbage cans with water and steam.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies; receive and store supplies; transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of kitchen stations.
• Ensure quality standards by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) methodology.
• Coordinate with the kitchen lead to determine cooking priorities and production schedules.
• Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic cooking environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Conditions :

Indoor, climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Use approved hats or hair nets.

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Job Title : Cook II

Location : PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site

Reports To : Lead, Kitchen

Employee Type : Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type : Non-Exempt

PAQ, Inc. / Food 4 Less / Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.

EEO / Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity-from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences-is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.