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DELI SOUS CHEF

REGULAR FULL TIME - $24.00 - $28.00/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

As Deli Sous Chef your focus is assisting with the overall management and supervision of the Deli Kitchen to meet the goals for success and profitability of the Deli Kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain and apply an understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are financially sound and responsible for maximum productivity and profit of the Deli Department.
• Supervision, delegation of tasks, and development of the Deli Kitchen Staff in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assist with completing Human Resources administration and compliance duties. (e.g. scheduling, reviews, time and attendance, Company policy compliance and terminations, etc.)
• Creatively work with the Executive Chef on designing Olivers Own Products and menu planning.
• Oversee the production planning and quality control of the Home Meal Replacement (HMR) program.
• Responsible for maintaining display cases to ensure product quality. (e.g. maintain appropriate level of product in hot bar, cleanliness, accurate FIFO rotation, accurate signs and pricing, etc.)
• Place vendor orders to maintain appropriate levels of back stock.
• Responsible for the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
• Ensure deliveries are properly organized and stored in appropriate areas.
• Provide and maintain a professional work environment for the growth and development of the department.
• Create and sustain collaborative and productive working relations with coworkers and outside vendors.
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with Company cleanliness and safety standards.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weight and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Maintain and ensure maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• 2+ years department or relevant experience
• Advanced department knowledge
• Advanced product knowledge. (e.g. prepared foods, cooking techniques, Olivers recipes, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
• Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Ability to support the successful flow of the department and act as back up when necessary.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
• Culinary Arts Certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.