Kings is Hiring a Chef - Ft., Store 3636 Near Short Hills, NJ
Department: Deli
Kings Food Markets has job opportunities available to join our highly motivated deli team. Responsibilities include overall deli tasks, servicing customers at the deli counter with sliced cold cuts, salads, sandwiches as well as the preparation and creative presentation of hot foods, product ordering, inventory control and rotation of stock, temperature and quality control, including equipment and sanitation standards. The selected individuals must be adaptable, team-oriented and self-motivated.
The ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with high energy, enthusiasm and a desire to prepare high quality, delicious food to satisfy our guests. Superior customer service skills and the desire to learn are necessary to enhance the deli team's in-store production.
The following are general requirements for this position:
Basic understanding of cooking techniques and culinary skills
Ability to prepare, cook and creatively display food platters
General knowledge of sanitation standards and guidelines
Preferably 3-5 years' experience in the food prep/food service field
Food handlers' certification a plus i.e. ServSafe or equivalent
Knowledge of menu building and meal planning
Independent thinker with ability to work as part of a team
Detail orientation and ability to follow recipe specifications
Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
A background in food preparation is necessary
If you are interested in being part of a team, have a desire to learn and develop skills within an energetic team environment and meet the above qualifications, please email your work history to jobpostings@kingssm.com.