Lead Chef

Harmons•South Jordan, UT

11d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all chef-prepared products in the kitchen, in addition to educating and training other chefs and prep cooks. This person will be preparing and packaging salads, entrees, soups, and hot case items, receiving and stocking product, determining production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen provides Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the kitchen Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items Ensures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance Delivers excellent customer service to all customers Prepares all chef-prepared items in the kitchen including salads, entrees, soups, hot case items, etc. following Harmons’ recipes Prepares food for special orders and events Receiving and stocking of product Trains chefs and prep cooks Writing production sheets based on department needs and past and projected sales Responsible for inventory and ordering product for the kitchen Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement Assists as needed to ensure the success of the kitchen as a whole MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Consistent and daily interaction with store associates Consistent and daily interaction with customers

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit
Must enjoy working with and handling kitchen products
Should have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating food particularly kitchen items
Ability to use good judgment and to make decisions quickly and independently
Have a wide range of knowledge in food, ingredients, knife skills, and cooking techniques
Ability to read and follow a recipe
Basic math skills used to double or half a recipe
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates effectively and efficiently
Ability to handle conflict professionally and appropriately
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED preferred; two-year college or technical school degree preferred; one year of kitchen experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the kitchen
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Prepares all chef-prepared items in the kitchen including salads, entrees, soups, hot case items, etc. following Harmons’ recipes
Prepares food for special orders and events
Receiving and stocking of product
Trains chefs and prep cooks
Writing production sheets based on department needs and past and projected sales
Responsible for inventory and ordering product for the kitchen
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement
Assists as needed to ensure the success of the kitchen as a whole