Full Time Kitchen Team Member

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Rusty Lantern Markets LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Gray, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Team Member is responsible for preparing and cooking food items while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards. They also assist with inventory management, menu planning, and providing excellent customer service at the counter.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Kitchen Team Member with proven experience in food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety practices. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.

Job Description

Company Overview

Rusty Lantern Markets is a growing chain of convenience stores across New England, renowned for our bright, spacious, and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, offering a variety of self-serve beverages, hand-made barista coffees, and fresh, ready-made food items.

Summary

As a Kitchen Team Member at Rusty Lantern Markets, you will play an essential role in preparing delicious meals and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This position is vital to our mission of providing fresh and convenient meal options to our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Ensure all food safety and hygiene practices are followed during food preparation and handling.
  • Assist in menu planning and development of new meal offerings.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
  • Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
  • Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers at the counter.
  • Support the overall goals of Rusty Lantern Markets by contributing positively to the team environment.

Perks & Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Birthday off
  • Paid holidays, plus earn floating holidays
  • 401K with employer match
  • Health benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and family
  • Annual raises
  • Store discount for all team members
  • Employee Referral Program

Hours: We are hiring for full-time kitchen team member - hours and days will be discussed during the interview to best suit your needs.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in food preparation or cooking within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in meal preparation.
  • Familiarity with menu planning is a plus but not required.
  • Experience in the food service industry is highly desirable.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Required

  • Physically must be able to squat, bend, and turn as needed, lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.

If you are passionate about cooking and providing excellent customer experiences, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Rusty Lantern Markets—apply today!

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Rusty Lantern Markets LLC

Rusty Lantern Market operates branded fueling stations combined with exceptional convenience store products and made-to-order food and beverage options. Most of our locations feature food and coffee services that compete on quality and cleanliness with any food or beverage entity. We’re moving decisively to change consumers perception of what to expect from a convenience store. Our locations are respectful of the communities we inhabit and seek to exceed customer expectations with friendly staff, clean facilities, delicious food, gourmet coffee, and local/craft product selections. We are committed to be a preferred employer. We offer competitive salary and wages, health and team benefits, training programs, a ‘promote from within’ culture, clean working conditions, and a safe, supportive working environment.
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