Chef Jobs in Mequon, WI (NOW HIRING)

If you have a passion for cooking, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, our Deli Sous Chef position could be the perfect fit! You'll work alongside our Executive Chef to help lead daily kitchen production, prepare high-quality fresh foods, train and support team members, and ensure every product meets our standards for quality, consistency, and food safety. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional looking to grow their leadership skills while helping create exceptional prepared foods our customers love.

At Sendik's Fine Foods, we're more than just a grocery store—we're a family-owned company that values our employees and promotes a positive, supportive work environment. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities to learn and grow within the company, and a comprehensive benefits package for all team members that includes a 401(k) with company contribution and employee discounts. Full-time team members also enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions are appreciated and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to have you on our team!

Deli Sous Chef Job Description:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To provide customer service and cooking support to the Deli Department. To contribute toward ensuring a positive shopping environment for customers and a positive working environment for employees.

NATURE AND SCOPE: Emphasis in this position is on providing proper preparation and display of product as well as efficient production of food according to company procedures. The primary learning challenge is in product knowledge, case sets, tray assembly and equipment use. The position requires ongoing moderate to heavy lifting, walking, standing, operation of deli equipment, exposure to hot surfaces and oils, social skills/verbal interaction, listening skills, judgment/decision making, reading, writing and math. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. The Executive Chef or person in charge provides assignments and work direction.

• Assist Executive Chef in overseeing daily production
  • Monitor kitchen staff and maintain production procedures according to menu plan
  • Prepare a variety of products in steamers, ovens or deep fryers
  • Assist in training and overseeing of production staff, including recipe execution, culinary procedures, and food safety standards
  • Ensure proper handling, sanitation, freshness and quality of all products
  • Monitor and maintain temperature logs for all production necessary
• Assist with managing product inventory
  • In absence of Executive Chef, submit orders according to production plan
  • Check in deliveries, monitoring quality, matching to invoice and submitting to Deli Manager for approval
  • Store product in appropriate places, following proper refrigeration regulations
• Close department and equipment properly
  • Shut down kitchen equipment and follow closing procedures for kitchen stations
  • Assist with washing dishes, putting away in accurate places, sweeping, mopping
  • Break down, wash, and sanitize slicers
• Assist in supervising department safety and sanitation programs
  • Must obtain and/or maintain a current Food Handler’s Certificate
  • Uphold all store, OSHA and State Food Handler’s practices and guidelines
  • Ensure all production employees are properly trained in equipment use, maintenance and sanitation standards, proper lifting and all related safety rules and procedures
  • Ensure no one under 18 years of age operates hazardous equipment
  • Conduct daily kitchen inspections and maintain safety checklist
  • Ensure personal protective devices (chemical resistant gloves, splash goggles) are used
• Follow all store and department policies and procedures

• Physical
  • Lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs.
  • Pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
  • Equipment operation (box cutter, tongs, scales, wrapper, knives, slicer, mixer, broaster, fryer, food processor, pizza oven, cleaning utensils)
  • Walking, turning, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, squatting
• Mental
  • Judgment/decision making
  • Social skills/ verbal interaction
  • Listening skills
  • Reading, writing, math
  • Creativity
• Environmental
  • Exposure to cold temperatures
  • Exposure to hot surfaces and oils

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.