Production Cook/ Baker

Happier Grocery is looking for an early morning shift Cook/Baker for our production kitchen located in the Flushing area of Queens.

At Happier Grocery our purpose is to create an inspiring, sustainable, and prosperous business that brings joy, takes care of others, and helps build community through craftsmanship around the table. Our company culture supports the growth and development of our employees and provides opportunities for education and advancement. Happier Grocery is committed to providing our customers with healthy, organic and sustainable foods and building relationships of trust with our staff and customers with the high quality of our products and our commitment to excellent food.

Position: Production Cook/ Baker
Reports to: Senior Manager and/or Kitchen manager
Pay Type: Hourly

Purpose

Able to work with centrally developed standardized recipes and menus, producing food often in high volumes. Apply highly methodical organizational skills, energy, accuracy, attention to detail and are mindful of the importance of sustainability.

Key Focus

Prepares and executes recipes with consistency and attention.

Ensure food quality and executed recipes meet or exceed standards.

Ensure food quality is maintained at a high standard with particular attention to dating, monitoring and ensuring superior food quality.

Primary Responsibilities

Working as part of a team to ensure that all tasks are completed in order of priority and in the allotted time frame.

Set up, review and assist in preparation of foods for our grocery, baking experience is a plus.

Execute production items in a timely and orderly manner.

Assist manager in monitoring kitchen and tracking prep in day-to-day operations.

Ensuring that all produced food is equal to or above the minimum set standards.

Ensuring astute portion control, wastage control, and adhering to par levels within the department.

Maintain superior personal and production hygiene practice at all times.

Requirements

Service Standards

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout the kitchen.

Follow all Department of Health (DOH) standards.

Company Values

Understanding that we require a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace.

Understand and strive to behave in a way that is in line with the company’s values of respect, excellence, transparency, and resilience. The full definition of these values is in our company handbook.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are frequently lifting to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.

Benefits

Team Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Training & Development
• Team Member Referral Program - $250 for any referrals if your referral stays for 3 months, we are always looking for great candidates at fine dining places that have like-minded individuals. Please feel free to forward resumes.

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $19.00 - $24.00 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.