Prep Cook Job in Wexford, Pennsylvania US

Prep Cook

See all jobs at this company Send to Printer | Save this job | Email this job Job Overview Company: Giant Eagle, Inc Base Pay: N/A Other Pay: Employee Type: Part-Time Industry: Food Restaurant Retail Manages Others: No Job Type: Restaurant - Food Service Required Education: None Required Experience: 0 to 6 year(s) Required Travel: None Relocation Covered: Not Specified Reference ID: Not Available Location: Wexford, PA 15090 ( Map it! ) Loading map ... Contact: Dana Papst Phone: Not Available Email: Send Email Now Fax: Not Available Company Overview Giant Eagle Inc., ranked 32 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and past recipient of Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award, is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $7.1 billion in annual sales. Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with 158 corporate and 65 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to more than 130 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland. In addition to a wide variety of the region's freshest and high quality produce, meat, and seafood, Giant Eagle customers enjoy products and services ranging from convenience stores and fuel stations to dry cleaning, and on-site supervised child learning and activity centers. Giant Eagle also offers other convenient services including video rental, in-store banking, on-site film laboratories and floral shops. An active community partner, Giant Eagle provides support for local food banks, community events, the United Way, The Salvation Army, Race For The Cure and other non-profit organizations. The company has also created education initiatives such as Apples For The Students, which has provided millions of dollars in computer equipment, software and other classroom learning tools for local schools and the Be A Smart Shopper school nutrition program. Prep Cook Apply Now Job Description Finding a career in a new world of food is closer than you think. Market District is a food destination that is a big part of the Giant Eagle family of stores. Our mission is inspiring people to discover the pleasure of food. If you've discovered your inner foodie, want to work in a vibrant food environment and enjoy sharing your zest for food with others, Market District could be your cup of tea. A Market District Prep Cook's first responsibility is to prepare and season a variety of meats, vegetables, soups and other food items in accordance with prescribed recipes in order to provide unparalleled service in the Market District Kitchens, ensuring that all customer requirements are met. Job Responsibilities Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety. Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers. Demonstrate a willingness to learn, understand, and communicate the Market District Passion for Food philosophy, which includes the willingness to taste and experience new product offerings.Participate in in-store team meetings and/or regional department manager meetings as needed. Maintain awareness of competitive activity and new trends in the business and communicate ideas for improvement to the Seafood Manager. Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques. Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate. Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for the Market District banner. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner. Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community. Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations. Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities. Slices, grinds and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods; testing of foods being cooked for quality. Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits and salads, replenishes service lines as necessary. Prepares food products for cook's production. Completes production sheets and other records as required. Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment. Accommodate individual customer requests with regard to special dietary needs. Additional responsibilities as directed by management. Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and or other unusual conditions. Responsible for controlling some expense within a department. Job Requirements Experience Required Food Safety Awareness prior food prep experience helpful Physical Requirements Bending Carrying Up to 50 pounds Matching Operating Equipment Pulling Sorting Standing Grasping Hearing (auditory) Lifting Up to 50 pounds Pushing Reading Reaching Repetitive Motion Sight or Peripheral Vision Telephone Usage Communication (verbal) Walking Writing Data Entry Climbing Twisting Unloading Weighing Apply Now