Sous Chef with Seafood Experience

Union -Local 464

Culinary and seafood experience preferred.

Job Summary:

To deliver a great customer experience by providing attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service, answering customer questions and making recommendations through suggestive selling, assist the Food Service Manager/ Head Chef in the daily operation in the Food Service department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department with a focus

on the preparation and safe handling of products sold throughout the department; to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.

· Ability to perform basic math.

· Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.

· Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.

· Ability to work in varying temperatures.

· Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.

· Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.

· Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.

· Ability to work cooperatively with others.

· Ability to operate all equipment customarily used by the Food Service Department and other equipment as may be required.

· Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.

· Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.

· Keep floor clear of debris and spills.

· Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service.

· Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.

· Maintain acceptable shelf, case and display conditions by stocking, cleaning, straightening and rotating product.

· Prepare product, including salads, sandwiches, chicken, pizza, and pasta, entrees, catering orders, etc. according to recipe and established Company standards.

· Check to ensure that proper temperatures are maintained in the display cases, steam tables, during heating and cooling of product and in all storage areas.

· Follow approved procedures for receiving and storing product to ensure quality protection and product rotation.

· Handle damaged and unsaleable product according to Company policy.

· Maintain signage on all items to alert customers to product choices and ingredients.

· Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.

· Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Food Service operation.

· Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.

· Operate equipment as required by department, including slicer, scale, can opener, wrapping machine, rotisserie, fryolator, cheese grater/cutter, case cutter, and stove/oven.

· Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.

· Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.

· Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.

· Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate equipment and merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.

· Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Food Service Department that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights 60 lbs.

· Stand in Food Service Department for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.

· Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Food Service operations.

· Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.

· Complete all applicable department training programs.

· Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).

· Maintain punctual and regular attendance.

· Work overtime as assigned.

· Work cooperatively with others.

· Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Pension

Work Location: In person