117 - AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - 67th Avenue & Beardsley

Bashas•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

The Gourmet Chef assists with preparing, displaying, and merchandising fresh-prepared and packaged bistro foods. The role contributes creativity and culinary expertise to developing, preparing, and presenting prepared foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events. The Gourmet Chef works with the deli/bistro and catering teams to meet department goals, provide excellent customer service, and support profitable catering operations while following applicable health and weights-and-measures requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be at least 21 years of age for positions serving alcohol.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
Excellent communication and salesmanship skills.

Responsibilities

Work with the deli/bistro team lead and/or executive chef to meet department goals for sales, product quality, presentation, and customer service.
Plan, develop, and present a variety of menus using culinary expertise and creativity.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude toward customers and team members.
Engage customers through greetings, product information, selling suggestions, active sampling, and 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 effectively and demonstrate salesmanship with clients and vendors.
Maintain open communication with deli/bistro and catering team members, the deli/bistro department manager, and the executive chef.
Ensure compliance with 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.