Overview:
The Roots Kitchen is a production kitchen located in The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex. We are seeking a prep cook with some experience to join the team full time, Wednesday through Sunday. Ideal candidates should have some kitchen experience, but most importantly demonstrate a desire and willingness to improve their prep and cooking skills. The new team member will be involved with food preparation, cooking, packaging and labeling, kitchen organization, and cleaning. Reliability and positivity are a must; a passion for local organic food a plus!
Responsibilities:
Assist in food prep and cooking under supervision of the kitchen team
Follow recipes, prep lists, and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in quality
Keep kitchen cooler on store floor continuously stocked and accessible to customers
Package, label, and date all prepared items
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area
Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen
Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
Wash dishes as needed throughout shift
Communicate with and receive feedback from kitchen team, Kitchen Coordinator, store team, and Store Owner when needed
Help maintain a positive workplace culture by being responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work as a team to resolve problems
Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees
Qualifications:
Has at least some experience working in a professional kitchen (production kitchen preferred)
Familiarity with processing farm produce and whole food ingredients
Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures
Must be reliable, professional, great at communicating, organized, and efficient
Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community
Have references that confirm applicant's reliability and skill set
Able to work during our kitchen hours (7a.m. - 3p.m.)
Must be able to work full time, Wednesday through Sunday
Compensation:
$18-$20/hour depending on experience and the fit
15% discount on store items
2nd quality vegetables
Shift lunch & drink
PTO if eligible
To apply for this position, please send a brief statement of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to The Roots Farm Market HR Manager (Martha Coe) via this posting
