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, s/he 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.

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.

• Exceptional customer service training.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.
• Collaboration opportunities with various departments.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in a grocery store or similar environment.
• Sanitation and Food Handling certification(s) as required.
• Proficient computer and math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.