Production Cook

Description

Can you dice an onion without crying… or at least without slowing down? Do you believe a clean prep station = a clear mind? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.  

The Kitchen Team works in a fun and fast-paced environment focused on delivering delicious local food that makes our hungry customers happy. The Swamp Kitchen produces our frozen ready-to-cook prepared foods, our soups and salads, our catering and event orders, and all of the other specials sold throughout the cafe and in the grocery. All of these offerings help us to buy more from farmers. The Swamp Kitchen Cooks prepare seasonal recipes accurately, efficiently, and to high quality standards. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Accurately executes SRCG recipes and prep lists to prepare and cook consistently high-quality food in a timely manner using industry standard equipment
• Prepares ingredients using a variety of techniques such as slicing fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and bread and breaking down meat for recipes
• Utilizes a variety of cooking techniques such as blanching, baking, roasting and simmering to produce consistent, high-quality products 
• Utilizes knife skills and best practices to quickly and safely prepare and cook ingredients in a high volume kitchen
• Takes direction from Kitchen Management and assists fellow employees as needed

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to work between 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, weekends required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude. 
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.