Gourmet Chef (Full Time) Carmel Market District - Full-time / Part-time

Our Gourmet Chef is our go-to person for making sure our food preparation, guest service, quality standards, and merchandising are the best they can be. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Prepared Foods team, you ll be the one we look to make sure that our offerings and services promote growth and success for the store. This role is for a mover and a shaker in the foodie world! Who You Are: You are a team player at heart. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership, and have the ability to inspire those around you. You are creative with cuisine, and love to help others foster their own creativity. An interest in food doesn t quite scratch the surface for you; you re passionate about the business, the trends, and what makes customers tick. You have culinary vision beyond a simple What s for dinner? and every opportunity to connect with people is an opportunity for you exchange ideas and learn tricks of the trade. Our store leads are the cream of the crop and must ensure that each guest discovers the pleasure of tasting incredible food and our passion for providing it at every turn.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Provide unparalleled guest service, constantly striving to delight and surprise our guests, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Cultivate a foodie culture by sharing excitement and passion for food with Team Members and guests.
• Inspire your fellow Team Members and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product.
• 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 Team Leader, manage inventories weekly. Prepare food ingredients, and products that allow for efficient management of the business. Assist Team Leader with monthly inventory.
• 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 readily available.
• Participate in the preparation and production of catering orders.
• Establish a positive work environment that enables the Team Members to grow creatively and professionally, while maintaining a high level of morale.
• Monitor adherence to Company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the Company requirements are met.
• Follow strict recipe and merchandising guidelines to ensure that quality is consistent and adherent to company standards.
• Participate in training classes for new and existing programs, and attend in-store team meetings and/or regional department manager meetings as needed.
• Maintain awareness of competitive activity and new trends in the business and communicate ideas for improvement to the Team Leader.
• Responsible for controlling some expense within a department.
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Education and Training Required

• Associates Degree Culinary Degree or Equivalent (1 year hands on Cooking and 3-5 years in cooking environment

Experience Required

• 3 to 5 years

Age Requirement

• At least 18 years of age

Shift

Any Hours

Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Customer Focused
• Gets Things Done
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Respect for Self and Others

Work Environment

• Cold Prep Rooms
• Cooler
• Extreme Outdoor temperatures
• Freezer
• Fryers/Grease
• Hot Ovens
• Dust

Physical requirements

• Carrying Up to 50 pounds
• Lifting Up to 50 pounds
• Carrying Up to 50 pounds
• Lifting Up to 50 pounds