Production Cook Belfast Community Co-op
- Date Posted August 09, 2022
- Location Belfast, ME
- Category Business / Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
The Belfast Community Co-op exists so that our member-owners and our community will have:
- A thriving, just, and sustainable local food economy
- A source of healthy, nutritious, affordable food, and water
- An efficiently managed, democratically governed, inclusive cooperative enterprise
- A greater understanding of health, food systems, cooperatives, and economic & environmental sustainability
- An invested, engaged, and empowered staff that thrive in a safe, respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace
Make great food from fresh ingredients and have fun as a Belfast Co-op Production Cook!
Currently seeking candidates with previous kitchen experience interested in full time.
Production Cooks do a little bit of everything from basic prep work, to following complex recipes, to packaging and merchandising products and our Prepared Foods Department works hard to intentionally create a safe and positive kitchen environment. Whether someone is an experienced cook or just starting out, the Belfast Co-op has something to offer all kinds making grab-and-go foods, take-and-heat items, and more for our community. Baking opportunities may also exist for the right candidate. Previous cooking experience is desirable with training provided regardless. All workers receive at least $15 an hour, a generous store discount, a great benefits package, and are a valued part of our friendly and inclusive Co-op community. Must be willing to work mornings.
Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:
- Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
- Generous Store Discount
- In-Store Charge Account
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid/Earned Vacation Time
- Retirement Account with Employer Matching
- Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
- CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
- Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
- Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities
Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::
- Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
- HSA plans with Matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Fully Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability