Prep Cook

Kitchen Prep

We are looking for an individual that loves food and appreciates working in a fun and fast-paced environment. Must be enthusiastic to learn about handling and selling quality, fresh store made dips, fresh juices, and produce in an open concept kitchen at a community based Farmers' Market. The right individual would be a team player that values the importance of local food systems, community, and customer service.

Tasks Include:

Daily food prep and production of our store made dips, salsas, salads, cut fruit, and fresh juices. Following recipes. Maintain records of daily production log. Daily use of commercial kitchen equipment in high volumes and capacities (combi, dicers, processors, freeze drier, juicers, cold press, etc.) Cutting, weighing, label, package and merchandising items produced in the kitchen, including a variety of fresh fruits and produce. Cleaning and maintaining workstations and kitchen during and post production. including dishwashing. Receiving and storing of goods, complying with proper stock rotation. Quality control. Product sampling and customer service; occasionally assist customers with inquiries, product knowledge and recommendations. Able to perform repetitive tasks, repetitive lifting (up to 50lbs/22kg).

Environment:
On-site, Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Standing for long periods, exposure to chilled environments for prolonged periods of time.

Applicants should have the following skills/qualifications:

Time management skills, Strong organizational skills, Strong verbal communication, Basic food preparation skills, Basic cleaning and maintenance skills, Basic knife skills, Understanding of Food safe practices, Customer service oriented, Use of Commercial Kitchen Equipment and tools.

Required Certifications/education:

Food Safe certification or AHS equivalent

Availability:
Wednesday - Sundays

Must be available all weekends.
Business hours: Friday - Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Location:

• Calgary, AB (required)

Work Location: In person