Hot/Cold Bar Prep

Restaurant CookThe Restaurant Cook at Mother's Market has a passion for creating flavorful, scratch-made sauces and composed dishes for a high-quality hot bar program. This role is responsible for producing consistent, visually appealing, and delicious prepared foods that meet our standards for freshness, quality, and presentation. The ideal candidate understands batch cooking, speed, and consistency while maintaining chef-driven flavor and creativity.

The Restaurant Cook helps deliver nutritious, flavorful meals that reflect Mother's Market's commitment to healthy living. Wage Range: $22-$26/hour Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discountsKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare a variety of hot bar ready dishes including proteins, vegetables, grains, and composed entréesCreate and execute scratch-made sauces, gravies, broths, and dressings to elevate hot bar offeringsFollow recipes and production plans while maintaining consistent flavor, quality, and portioningSet up, maintain, and refresh hot bar items to ensure peak presentation and food safetyMonitor food quality, temperature, and freshness throughout serviceCollaborate with kitchen leadership on menu development, seasonal specials, and daily featuresMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstationFollow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standardsManage prep lists, production schedules, and minimize food wasteAssist with ordering, inventory, and proper product rotation as neededPromote Mother's Market values, including wellness, sustainability, and communityWork collaboratively with kitchen and store teamsQualifications2+ year's experience as a line cook or chef in high-volume kitchen, hot bar, or catering/buffet environmentStrong knowledge of sauce-making fundamentals (stocks, reductions, emulsions, gravies, plant-based sauces, etc.)Ability to execute batch cooking while maintaining high culinary standardsUnderstanding of seasoning, flavor balance, and presentationExperience with scratch cooking and fresh ingredients preferredKnowledge of food safety and sanitation standardsAbility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededDesired TraitsSpeed with precision and consistencyStrong palate and attention to flavorOrganized and production-mindedTeam-oriented with positive attitudePassion for quality prepared foods and hospitalityCreative but disciplined with recipes and systemsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environmentDependable and self-motivatedAbility to maintain full, fresh visually appealing hot bar at all service timesAbility to create signature sauces and dishes that drive repeat customersAbility to execute consistently and have minimal wasteAbility to maintain clean organized kitchen and have strong food safety standardsBenefits (may vary by position)Competitive payEmployee discount on Mother's Market productsFlexible schedulingOpportunities for growth and advancementSupportive, mission-driven work environmentPhysical RequirementsStanding, walking, bending, and repetitive motions throughout the shiftLifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs.Exposure to heat, steam, and kitchen equipmentWhy Work at Mother's Market?Mission-driven company focused on health, wellness, and sustainabilitySupportive, team-oriented cultureOpportunities for growth and career developmentEmployee discounts on organic food and wellness productsEqual Opportunity Employer Mother's Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.