Niemanns Chef

SUMMARY

The Niemanns Chef works with the Deli Manager to produce diverse menus that appeal to the customer. The Chefs duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, cooking recipes, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Organizes the kitchen to ensure optimal service level and product quality
• Produces high quality dishes
• Ensures all state, local and federal health department regulations are followed
• Ensures equipment safety conditions
• Assists in the development and maintenance of recipes, product specification, ingredients, production standards and portion size
• Understands food costs and impact on the bottom line. (Minimizing waste!)
• Promotes and supports established programs
• Offers a creative flair to create new products and programs
• Maintains the highest level of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Creates new formulas and recipes
• Maintains good records
• Demonstrates excellent technique in preparing food
• Excels working in a high stress environment
• Works within company programs, policies and procedures
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Promote and support established programs
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Customer service skills
• Cooking experience
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Honest/Integrity
• High energy level
• Ability to multi-task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of food sanitation and safety.
• Retail experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, associates and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnet
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use all standard deli equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Slicers
• Ovens
• Rotisseries
• Fryers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Vision
• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

• Extreme heat

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Chemicals while cleaning
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $22/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location