Gourmet Chef

Job Summary

Our Gourmet Chefs are involved in all aspects of the day-to-day Central Kitchen/Market District operations. They are responsible for food preparation, food quality, merchandising, customer service, and food safety standards. In addition, they are responsible for maintaining constant food education of associates and customers, and constantly work to increase profitability and promote future growth.

Job Description

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
Experience Desired: Advanced Culinary Degree, Bachelors Degree; Culinary Awards or accreditation; Food Safety Awareness
Education Desired: Associates Degree
Certification or Licensing Required: Serv-Safe Certification a plus
Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow Team Members and customers.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques, and provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by ensuring that all Food Safety, Food Holding, Temperature, and OSHA standards are met.
• In conjunction with the Kitchen Manager/Prepared Foods Manager, manage inventories weekly. Prepare food ingredients, and products that allow for efficient management of the business. Assist Department Manager with monthly inventory taking process.
• Meet or exceed budgeted guidelines for food cost percentage. Minimize product waste and ensure that production is followed strictly on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Participate in the preparation and production of catering and all food areas.
• Monitor adherence to Company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the Company requirements are met.
• Follow strict recipe and merchandising guidelines to ensure that company direction is followed.
• Participate with the business group in quarterly reviews and training sessions, and other functions at Management's discretion.