About the role
Position Purpose: The Gourmet Chef will assist in the preparation, display, and merchandising of all bistro foods for sale (fresh prepared and packaged). The Chef's creativity and passion for food and cooking contribute to the development, preparation, and presentation of outstanding prepared foods available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as for catered events.
Responsibilities: A Gourmet Chef is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
A Gourmet Chef’s responsibilities include:
- Working with the deli/bistro team lead and/or executive chef to achieve the sales, product quality and presentation, and customer service goals established for the department.
- Planning, developing, and presenting various menus, using a great deal of expertise and creativity.
- Answering phones and taking special orders.
- Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
- Engaging with customers through smiles and greetings, offering product information, providing selling suggestions and active sampling, and always giving a genuine thank you.
- Facilitating catered events from their beginning to a happy conclusion.
- Working with the catering director and the executive chef on menu planning and facilitating the production of catering menus to ensure profitability and company standards.
- Demonstrating excellent communications and salesmanship skills with clients and vendors.
- Maintaining open communication with all members of the deli/bistro department, catering department, deli/bistro department manager, and executive chef.
- Ensuring compliance with all state, county, and local health department and weights and measures policies, laws, and requirements.
- Controlling food cost control shrink by monitoring production and implementing reworks.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:
Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Retirement Benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents.
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses.
- Scholarship opportunities for continued education.
- Store discount programs (10% off household groceries). Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.
Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:
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Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
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You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available.
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Rehires must be approved by an HRBP.
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