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Jerry's Enterprises Inc.

Part Time Evening Cook Hiring Now at Jerry's Enterprises Inc.

Jerry's Enterprises Inc. No longer available $19+/hour

Job Description

Location: Cub Foods Eden Prairie

Reports to: Deli Manager

Classification: Part Time Union

Rate of Pay:  Progressive scale up to $19.00 an hour / depending on experience

Hours: Sunday – Saturday, varied hours in the evening

Jerry’s work perks:

  • Store Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Possibility of earning an additional $3.00 / hour if you have open availability
  • Individuals applying for this position should be willing to:

  • Make lasting connections with our customers
  • Prepare products including a variety of vegetables, sauces and main meals (you may have to handle pork)
  • Fill and rotate cases and displays with food products (may be some heavy lifting-up to 50lbs)
  • Help maintain a clean and sanitary store
  • Work with the team on all tasks necessary to have an awesome department
  • Be a part of a dedicated team that enjoys their job, arrives promptly for shifts, and works as scheduled
  • Jerry’s may give preference to an individual who:

  • Is friendly and outgoing and promotes customer service for the entire team
  • Has experience working in a restaurant
  • Knows about fried chicken, pizzas, and safe meal preparation
  • Is motivated to grow their career and continue learning
  • GROW with Jerry’s

    Gain new lifelong skills in customer service

    Enjoy a Rewarding work environment with a diverse group of coworkers

    Experience Opportunities for career advancement

    Maintain a flexible Work schedule

    Position functions and job responsibilities may vary by store location.

    FREQUENT:

    Physical:

  • lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling 500 to 1500 pounds
  • walking, reaching, standing, stooping/bending, squatting
  • Equipment Operation:

  • scanner, register, scale, check approval machine, coupon machine, and intercom
  • pallet jack, highboy cart, box cutter, tongs, steamer, slicer, wrapper, knives, roaster, chicken fryer, chicken hot case, pizza oven, coffee pot, cleaning utensils
  • Mental:

  • judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing, math
  • Environmental:

  • exposure to hot and cold temperatures, hot equipment and cooking oil
  • OCCASIONAL:

    Physical:

  • lifting/carrying over 50 lbs., crawling
  • **FREQUENT: 15% of the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift.

    **OCCASIONAL: Approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    $40k is below typical pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

    National salary averages
    $40k
    ↓ 35% vs typical mid-level
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    This job
    $36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

    Senior roles pay 61% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

    You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

    Strong candidate leverage

    Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

    Hiring leverage
    Candidate-favored
    Wage leverage
    Balanced
    Mobility
    Good mobility

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

    Where to negotiate

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

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

    Does this path compound?

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

    Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

    +7%
    10yr growth
    Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

    Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

    Labor data: BLS 2024