063 - AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln

Bashas' • Scottsdale, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Gourmet Chef assists with the preparation, display, and merchandising of fresh-prepared and packaged bistro foods. The role uses creativity and a passion for food and cooking to develop, prepare, and present prepared foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events. The Gourmet Chef works with deli/bistro and catering colleagues to meet sales, product quality, presentation, customer service, profitability, and company-standard goals. The position requires a responsible, friendly approach and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and salesmanship skills with clients and vendors.

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 menus using expertise and creativity.
• Answer phones and take special orders.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and team members.
• Engage with customers through greetings, product information, selling suggestions, active sampling, and genuine thanks.
• Facilitate catered events from beginning to conclusion.
• Work with the catering director and executive chef on menu planning and catering-menu production to ensure profitability and company standards.
• Communicate and demonstrate salesmanship with clients and vendors.
• Maintain open communication with the deli/bistro and catering departments, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Retirement benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified courses
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education
• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
• Fun work environment with the opportunity to nourish the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed