• Wellsville - Cook

    Giant Food Mart (Wellsville, NY)


    WELLSVILLE - COOK

    + Coordinate the timing of ordering and production schedules

    + Maintains a positive work environment with fellow employees throughout the store

    + Production of sandwiches, salads, entrées, catering trays, soups and/or other food items for hot and cold cases

    + Counter work when needed

    + Order and maintain inventory of all foodstuffs utilized in the department

    + Ensure all prepared items are properly packaged, labeled, dated, displayed and rotated

    + Ensure all foodstuffs are properly stored following all health-regulation standards

    + Ensure that production is completed using correct measuring devices, proper handling procedures and techniques and all recipes are accurately followed

    + Follow and comply with all procedures to adhere to safe and sanitary work practices

    + Maintain food loss and spoilage sheets

    + Fulfill customer’s hot-food order requests in an efficient, friendly and neat manner

    + Keep the Deli/Hot Foods Department neat, organized and clean

    + Train new staff in a thorough, complete and professional manner

    + Help control department expense and minimize product waste

    + Monitor equipment (including but not limited to: fryers, roasters, ovens, coolers and cases) to ensure they are in working order, neat and clean

    + Expected to be familiar with the entire store and it’s layout to ensure top customer service

    Qualifications:

    + Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service

    + Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional

    + Able to provide and receive constructive feedback

    + Reliable and dependable; able to work flexible schedule

    + Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

    + Knowledge of state and federal health/labeling regulations

    + Experience with and knowledge of USDA regulations, COOL rules, and OSHA standards; knowledge of perishables

    + Excellent communication and leadership skills: includes, but is not limited to, open communication with staff members, the ability to team-build and lead by example with a hands-on approach, the professionalism to train and mentor staff, exhibit professionalism when interacting with customers at all times)

    + Strong interpersonal skills; open door policy with staff, build relationships with vendors and customers, and handle disciplinary actions with professionalism

    + Basic math skills for ordering, inventory, and to measure and weigh products for production purposes

    + Must have the ability to calculate costs for batches and units to determine proper retail pricing

    + Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills

    + Must be highly motivated with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of employees and minimum supervision

    + Knowledge and practice of safe knife handling skills, cross-contamination prevention, food storage and proper cooking temperatures

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Requirements:

    + Requires strong attention to detail

    + Ability to read, write and count

    + Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day

    + Ability to lift, stack, and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more

    + Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours

    + Job Overview

    + Date Posted: June 04, 2025

    + Location: Wellsville

    44 Park AvenueWellsville, NY 14895 Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44 Park Avenue, Wellsville, NY, 14895&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.

    + Department: Deli / Hot Foods Department

    + Hours Per Week: Varies

    + Daily Schedule

    + Salary: $15.50-16.00 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience