Deli Chef

Sendik's Food Market•Grafton, WI

32d

About The Position

The Deli Chef will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Deli Chef is to carry out custom catering orders for special events, prepare all Deli cold case and hot case items, as well as, soups, entrees, based on the daily production schedule. The Deli Chef will also create and cook items from scratch and lead department special events.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Deli equipment
Prior experience with food handling and cooking, preferably in a grocery setting, as well as, leadership experience is required
Ability to successfully coach, train, develop and motivate a team
Ability to provide clear direction and delegate responsibilities to a team after determining department needs
Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulations
Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances
Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills
Strong computer skills, working knowledge in Microsoft Office product suite and Google Products
Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Serve customers in the Deli Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making suggestions and resolving complaints
Carry out custom catering orders for special events such as weddings, birthdays and holidays, per customer request
Cook items from scratch according to company recipes, employing creativity and coming up with innovative ideas when appropriate.
Cook all items for the deli cold case and hot bar, including, but not limited to, packaged foods, entrees, salads and soups while adhering to and following company recipes.
Observe and evaluate trends to determine the type and quantity of food to produce
Provide and support daily production lists for the Deli Department as needed
Lead special event stations (ex. Fish Fry), including Sendik's and customer events
Maintain department conditions, ensuring shelves are stocked, product is rotated and the department is clean and well organized
Maintain and update weekly reports (purchasing, sanitation and inventory)
Ability to assist the Deli Manager with ordering inventory based on reports (shrink, overage, expired, etc.)
Ability to coach and train associates new to the Deli Department
Create attractive Deli Department displays and end caps based on specific sales for the week
Communicate with Deli Manager in regards to department conditions and other concerns as needed
Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized and ready each day
Operate, maintain and clean deli equipment including knives, ovens, fryers, dishwashers, coolers and slicers
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures
Assist with all other Deli Department duties as needed