087 - AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - 56th Street & Ray

Bashas'•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Gourmet Chef assists with preparing, displaying, and merchandising fresh-prepared and packaged bistro foods for sale. The role contributes creativity and a passion for food and cooking to the development, preparation, and presentation of prepared foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events. The Chef works in a fast-paced environment and provides excellent customer service while collaborating with deli/bistro and catering colleagues.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
Able to work safely in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Work with the deli/bistro team lead and/or executive chef to meet department sales, product quality, presentation, and customer service goals.
Plan, develop, and present a variety of menus using expertise and creativity.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and team members.
Engage customers through greetings, product information, selling suggestions, active sampling, and sincere thanks.
Facilitate catered events from beginning to conclusion.
Work with the catering director and executive chef on menu planning and production of catering menus, ensuring profitability and company standards.
Communicate and demonstrate salesmanship with clients and vendors.
Maintain open communication with the deli/bistro department, catering department, deli/bistro department manager, and executive chef.
Ensure compliance with applicable state, county, and local health department and weights-and-measures policies, laws, and requirements.
Control food costs and shrink by monitoring production and implementing reworks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.