Deli Chef

Sendik's Food Market•Germantown, WI

About The Position

The Deli Chef models Sendik’s culture and provides best-in-class service to guests. The role prepares custom catering orders for special events; cooks deli cold-case and hot-case items, soups, and entrees according to recipes and daily production schedules; and creates items from scratch. The Deli Chef also leads department special events, supports department operations, and helps maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked kitchen and deli department.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old due to required operation of Deli equipment.
Prior food-handling and cooking experience is required; grocery-setting experience is preferred.
Leadership experience is required.
Ability to coach, train, develop, and motivate a team.
Ability to provide clear direction and delegate responsibilities based on department needs.
Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, priorities, and circumstances.
Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to problem-solve and make independent decisions about department needs and priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of urgency and strong time-management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products.
Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and push or pull for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior food-handling and cooking experience in a grocery setting.

Responsibilities

Serve Deli Department customers by greeting, engaging, delighting, and thanking guests, and provide timely, friendly assistance with questions, suggestions, and complaints.
Prepare custom catering orders for events such as weddings, birthdays, and holidays according to customer requests.
Cook items from scratch using company recipes and contribute creative, innovative ideas when appropriate.
Prepare deli cold-case and hot-bar items, including packaged foods, entrees, salads, and soups, following company recipes.
Observe and evaluate trends to determine the type and quantity of food to produce.
Provide and support daily Deli Department production lists as needed.
Lead special-event stations, including Fish Fry, and Sendik’s and customer events.
Maintain department conditions by stocking shelves, rotating products, and keeping the department clean and organized.
Maintain and update weekly purchasing, sanitation, and inventory reports.
Assist the Deli Manager with inventory ordering based on reports, including shrink, overage, and expired-product information.
Coach and train associates who are new to the Deli Department.
Create attractive department displays and end caps based on the week’s sales.
Communicate department conditions and other concerns to the Deli Manager.
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 following safety and sanitation regulations and procedures.
Assist with other Deli Department duties as needed.