Gourmet Chef

About the Role

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 contribute to maintaining constant food education of associates and customers, and work to increase profitability and promote future growth.

Responsibilities

• Actively support a culture of safety, including food safety, team member safety, and customer safety.
• Demonstrate and share food knowledge with team members and customers.
• Use suggestive selling techniques and provide active sampling opportunities.
• Promote an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for team members, customers, vendors, and the community.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to food safety, food holding, temperature, and OSHA standards.
• Manage inventories weekly in conjunction with the Kitchen Manager/Prepared Foods Manager.
• Prepare food ingredients and products to ensure efficient business operations.
• Assist with the monthly inventory-taking process.
• Meet or exceed budgeted guidelines for food cost percentage and minimize product waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to daily production guidelines.
• Maintain accurate department records for documentation purposes.
• Participate in the preparation and production of catering and all food areas.
• Monitor adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow strict recipe and merchandising guidelines to align with company direction.
• Participate in quarterly reviews, training sessions, and other functions as directed by management.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Advanced Culinary Degree or Bachelor’s Degree desired.
• Culinary awards, accreditation, or food safety awareness a plus.
• Associate’s Degree desired.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

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.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $19.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Personal and sick paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Bonus potential.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Vacation and paid holidays.