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Line Cook - Plum Market at Plum Market

Plum Market West Palm Beach, FL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plum Market is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our newest location in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, scheduled for early 2026. This highly anticipated store will bring Plum Market's signature offering of fresh, locally sourced, and thoughtfully curated natural and organic foods to the vibrant Palm Beach community. Guests can look forward to a full-service experience featuring chef-crafted prepared foods, premium grocery selections, and exceptional hospitality in a welcoming, elevated environment that reflects the best of the Plum Market brand.

Join the Plum Market Team - Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we'd love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling - Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion - Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training - We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay - Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities - As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match - Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts - Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace - it's a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Description:

The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation and execution of all daily food production in the Prepared Foods Department, including showcase, cold bar, grab & go, and catering. This role requires strong culinary skills, a passion for high-quality, scratch-made food, and an unwavering commitment to food safety and cleanliness. The Line Cook contributes to a positive, team-driven kitchen culture and ensures all products meet Plum Market's quality and presentation standards.

Who you are:

You are passionate about scratch cooking and natural, organic, and specialty ingredients.

You model and deliver exceptional retail Customer Service through your work and interactions.

You are dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You are eager to grow and learn, and you take pride in your craft.

You value teamwork, inclusion, and creating a positive kitchen culture.

You bring consistency, organization, and energy to every shift.

What you will bring:

Solid understanding of culinary fundamentals and cooking techniques.

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food production setting preferred.

Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper product rotation.

Ability to follow standardized recipes and production guides accurately.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Prepare food for the showcase, cold bar, catering, and grab & go according to standardized recipes and production guides.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, labeling, and rotation at all times.

Ensure food is cooked, held, and served at appropriate temperatures and consistency.

Monitor prep levels and communicate production needs to leadership.

Follow all kitchen and department sanitation protocols, including the use of gloves, labels, and food safety logs.

Support fellow Team Members during peak times and collaborate to maintain kitchen flow.

Communicate effectively with Team Members, retail Customers, Store Leadership, and the Director Group.

Uphold all Plum Market policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.



Compensation details: 17-22 Hourly Wage



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Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Cooks, Fast Food nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $39k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-14%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
82,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024