Balducci's Food Lover's Market
McLean, VA • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Food and Beverage Services

As a Sous Chef, you get to create a culture of food exploration, innovation, and education for our customers and employees. You will get to show off your supper powers in the kitchen whether you are cooking up a meal on the stove, on the grill, in the pizza oven, or with any of our kitchen utensils and tools. The Sous Chef is a true team player, filling in for the Executive Chef as needed. The steaks are high when it comes to upholding quality standards in food preparation and cleanliness as a Sous Chef. At the center of all of this, you maintain an atmosphere of customer engagement with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly customer service. If you have all the right ingredients, let’s talk!


A Day in the Life:

As a Sous Chef, you get to create a culture of food exploration, innovation, and education for our customers and employees. You will get to show off your supper powers in the kitchen whether you are cooking up a meal on the stove, on the grill, in the pizza oven, or with any of our kitchen utensils and tools. The Sous Chef is a true team player, filling in for the Executive Chef as needed. The steaks are high when it comes to upholding quality standards in food preparation and cleanliness as a Sous Chef. At the center of all of this, you maintain an atmosphere of customer engagement with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly customer service. If you have all the right ingredients, let’s talk!


  • Food Preparation: Prepares food items for various areas like the cold case, salad bar, and hot bar, following production sheets and recipes.
  • Quality Control: Ensures food quality, consistency, and freshness by following recipes, labeling, dating, and rotating items.
  • Food Management: Monitors food levels, replenishes supplies, and manages inventory.
  • Staff Supervision: Supervises and trains assistant chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.
  • Customer Service: May assist with customer service, answering questions, and providing excellent service.
  • Sanitation and Safety: Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring adherence to health and sanitation standards.
  • Sales Potential: Maximizes sales by ensuring proper stocking, merchandising, and rotation of products.

Ideal Candidates possess:

  • You are 18 years of age or older
  • You have 4+ years of culinary, kitchen, or restaurant experience
  • You agree that food is central in all our lives
  • You like to create food that inspires others
  • You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small
  • You are adaptable to varying environments (Freezer to Fridge to food prep area)
  • Being a part of your community matters
  • Ability to follow recipes and production sheets accurately
  • Knowledge of food handling and safety regulations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


We also provide a variety of benefits including:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Associate discounts
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
  • Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Vacation / Paid Time Off

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Sous Chef in McLean at Balducci's Food Lover's Market

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.

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