Kitchen Clerk-Hot Food Bar at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in Ramsey, New Jersey

Job Description:

Our Ramsey, NJ Uncle Giuseppe's Store is actively seeking a FT Clerk (Kitchen) for its Hot Food Bar! This individual will assist in the preparation of delicious dishes, will cart them to the hot bar and ensure that each food item is replenished as it is needed. This new hire will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, mixing and blending, and preparing dishes, sides, and sauces according to store recipes.

A great Hot Food Bar Clerk will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be detailed and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules within the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team. Since this position is customer service focused working with customers regarding their questions, our new hire must speak, understand and communicate in English.


Responsibilities

Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc. as indicated for each shift
Will deliver prepared food to the hot bar, replenishing each item as needed. This includes all hot dishes, soups, sandwiches, fried and rotisserie chicken, hero sandwiches and all other hot food items
Clean the hot food bar, wiping down the counters and serving area each time new food is delivered and during the course of each shift
Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must have 2 + years of exp. working in a busy restaurant/retail kitchen as a prep clerk
Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
A team player with good communication skills
Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
Very good physical condition and endurance

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 50% off lunch, 25% off store shopping and more!

Visit us online at www.uncleg.com