Chef-Full Time- Experienced Cosentinos Market Brookside

Cosentino's Food Stores • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. This position formally reports to the Store Director and the Deli Manager. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

• 5+ years in the Food Industry with a wide variety of experience at all levels of cuisine.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g., grill, rotisserie, and fryers).
• Bachelor's degree and/or Culinary School degree and/or certifications, or a combination of experience and professional culinary training on the job.
• Deep knowledge about food and cooking, including recipe development, product sourcing, quality assurance, scaling and production.
• Effective in execution of Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines.
• Knowledge of U.S.D.A., FDA, city/state regulations, and additional compliance standards.
• Experience with budget management, in particular optimizing food and labor costs with strong track record of improving bottom line growth.
• Experience in developing to specs key components with third parties (prepped produce, kettle work, sous vide, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Execute concepts, and support expansion of the fresh food experience.
• Ensure all food and labor cost goals are met by developing systems to monitor and maintain success.
• Ensure highest quality from prep to plating by providing strong quality control and execution oversight.
• Ensure efficient procurement for culinary menus and culinary programs.
• Ensure a strong food safety program that goes above and beyond local and state requirements.
• Drive and take responsibility for the success of the culinary promotions, store and community events, culinary programs, and in-store dining.
• Oversee and manage the organization, cleanliness and food safety of the kitchen.
• Ensure all culinary employees are appropriately trained to execute job functions properly.
• Manage and ensure the FDA food nutritional labeling statutes.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
• Lead by example, being fair, consistent and approachable.
• Provide feedback, training and leadership to develop and grow employee's skills.
• Complete new kitchen and service line employee's onboarding and training.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.
• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree