About

• Position: Kitchen Prep Cook/Associate

• At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Kitchen Prep Cooks play a vital role in preparing gourmet foods and ensuring our display cases reflect the quality and presentation our customers expect. This position supports both food preparation and case presentation, helping us maintain our reputation as the best gourmet grocer in town.

Routine Tasks

• * Prepare and execute Joseph’s recipes for proteins, vegetables, starches, and other menu items
• * Maintain Joseph’s standards for product freshness and sanitation
• * Ensure all items are plated, packaged, and presented according to Joseph's quality and appearance standards
• * Replenish, rotate, and maintain products and display cases
• * Operate knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machines, and other Kitchen equipment
• * Assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• * Must be at least 18 years of age
• * Food preparation or kitchen experience preferred
• * Food safety knowledge or ServSafe certification a plus
• * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• * Basic math and reading skills
• * Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
• * Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• * A passion for serving people

• A Kitchen Prep Cook performs their tasks primarily in the Kitchen department. Work involves walking, standing for prolonged periods, and lifting products weighing up to 80 pounds. Work may be done inside a preparation room and a refrigerated cooler, you will be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments. Work also includes frequent interaction with fellow employees.

Benefits Include

• * Positive Work Environment
• * Competitive Pay
• * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• * 401(k) Plan
• * Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• * 20% Employee Discount

• Interview Process
• At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

• Employment Eligibility
• Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.