Gourmet Chef

Job
Summary

Our Gourmet Chefs are
involved in all aspects of the day-to-day Central Kitchen/Market
District operations. They are responsible for food preparation,
food quality, merchandising, customer service, and food safety
standards. In addition, they are responsible for maintaining
constant food education of associates and customers, and constantly
work to increase profitability and promote future
growth.

Job
Description

• Experience
  Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience
  Desired: Advanced Culinary Degree, Bachelors Degree; Culinary
  Awards or accreditation; Food Safety
  Awareness
• Education Desired:
  Associates Degree
• Certification or
  Licensing Required: Serv-Safe Certification a
  plus
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50
  pounds

Job
Responsibilities

• Actively support a
  culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food
  safety, Team Member safety and customer
  safety.
• Display a commitment to learn about
  food and share food knowledge with fellow Team Members and
  customers.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate
  suggestive selling techniques, and provide active sampling
  opportunities, when appropriate.
• Actively
  participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces
  diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers,
  Vendors, and the Community.
• Maintain a safe
  and clean working environment by ensuring that all Food Safety,
  Food Holding, Temperature, and OSHA standards are
  met.
• In conjunction with the Kitchen
  Manager/Prepared Foods Manager, manage inventories weekly. Prepare
  food ingredients, and products that allow for efficient management
  of the business. Assist Department Manager with monthly inventory
  taking process.
• Meet or exceed budgeted
  guidelines for food cost percentage. Minimize product waste and
  ensure that production is followed strictly on a day-to-day
  basis.
• Maintain accurate department records to
  ensure documentation of activities is
  available.
• Participate in the preparation and
  production of catering and all food areas.
• Monitor adherence to Company policies, procedures, and standards to
  ensure the Company requirements are met.
• Follow strict recipe and merchandising guidelines to ensure that
  company direction is followed.
• Participate
  with the business group in quarterly reviews and training sessions,
  and other functions at Management's
  discretion.

About Us

At
Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and
small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality,
service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion,
care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our
communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you'll find a place
to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real
impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful
career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you
matter.