Fresh Foods Chef
Prepare and cook high-quality, fresh, and nutritious foods according to the menu and customer requests.
Follow existing recipes and may suggest new and creative recipes that appeal to customers and meet dietary requirements.
Ensure all food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain freshness and minimize waste, while accommodating a budget.
Supervise and train Fresh Foods Associates on food preparation, safety, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including equipment, tools, dishes, and utensils.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new cooking techniques to continuously improve the quality of the food served.
Collaborate with other chefs, management, and other store associates to plan menus and ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
Ensure a visually attractive appearance and presentation of prepared items in the cases and/or shelves.
Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Possess previous experience as a Lead, Sioux, or Line Chef, ideally in a retail or grocery setting
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required. A culinary arts degree is a plus.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively manage customer interactions.
Exhibit exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively and simultaneously.
Communicate clearly and professionally with excellent interpersonal skills.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
Have the ability to hear, speak, and understand English in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, answer telephones, and communicate effectively with other store associates and customers. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
Read, write, and interpret English proficiently to understand and follow company handbooks, policies, procedures, and other job-related documents posted on company notification boards.
Demonstrate the ability to follow up on tasks and ensure they are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Be available for off-hour calls and report to work as needed outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Culinary Knowledge: strong knowledge base of fresh food products, culinary skills, food safety, sanitation regulations, and the operation of various pieces of kitchen equipment.
Menu Execution: ability to create and execute menus that are innovative, visually appealing, and follow company guidelines.
Food Standards: knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to food safety and sanitation, as well as health and safety standards.
Communication: ability to effectively communicate and work with customers, associates, and upper management.
Problem-Solving: ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Adaptability: ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, while managing time effectively.
Staff Development: ability to recruit, train, develop, and motivate associates.
Ability to carry out higher than basic level mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), including margins and mark-ups.
Ability to work flexible hours that include early morning, day, and evening shifts in a 365 day, 24/7 setting, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to occasionally lift, move, stack, and manipulate items of varying dimensions and weights up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, from floor level to overhead.
Ability to operate stoves, ovens, slicers, among other pieces of kitchen equipment and occasionally pallet jacks, hand trucks, garbage and card board compactors, electric fork lifts, (only if of appropriate age) as well as a box knife or cutter.
Job Overview
Date Posted:
September 27, 2023
Location:
Main
6160 E 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
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Department:
Fresh Foods
Hours Per Week:
40
Daily Schedule
TBD
Salary:
$ Up to $13.00 an hour, plus an additional dollar per hour based on completion of probation.
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