FRESH Sous Chef

Brookshire Grocery Company • Fate, TX

201d

About The Position

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 209 stores in four states - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma - with three distribution centers and a corporate office. BGC prides itself on offering its partners one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, paid time off, stock ownership, a 401k retirement plan, incentive plans, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to BGC's 205-acre outdoor recreation area. The position involves preparing chef inspired, quality, gourmet food and ensuring appealing visual presentation. The role requires close collaboration with deli personnel to promote customer service in order to support profitability goals and assists with the planning and creation of menus for catering events.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• One or more years of cooking related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Food Handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and ensures products are cooked correctly according to recipe while utilizing effective portion control.
• Assists with the monitoring and maintaining of stock levels of gourmet food through orders and works to maximize profit through effective portion control.
• Works with deli personnel in the planning, preparing, and fulfilling of catering orders.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.
• Makes fine judgements about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect prepared foods for quality.
• Promotes product sales by creating appealing visual displays and using suggestive selling initiatives.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, presenting products and/or services to customers, and taking orders over the phone.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription drug
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Stock ownership
• 401k retirement plan
• Incentive plans
• Employee discounts
• Educational scholarships
• Access to BGC's 205-acre outdoor recreation area

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED