063 - AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln

This position is with a reputable gourmet bistro and deli known for its dedication to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction in the food service industry. The establishment specializes in fresh prepared and packaged foods available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. Employing a team of culinary professionals, they focus on delivering an exceptional dining experience through innovative menu planning, expert preparation, and outstanding presentation. The gourmet bistro prides itself on its friendly, fast-paced, and customer-oriented environment where food lovers can enjoy delicious meals and exceptional service. They value creativity and passion in food preparation and emphasize teamwork and communication across departments to maintain high-quality standards and customer engagement.The Gourmet Chef position is an essential role within this vibrant food establishment. In this role, you will assist in preparing, displaying, and merchandising all bistro food items for sale, ensuring each meal not only meets but exceeds the standard expectations. Your passion for food and cooking will be a key contributor to developing and presenting outstanding prepared foods for various meal periods and catered events. Responsibilities extend beyond cooking to include menu development, customer service, order management, and event facilitation. The role requires working closely with deli and bistro team leads, executive chefs, and the catering director to meet goals relating to sales, quality, product presentation, and customer satisfaction. The Gourmet Chef must actively engage with customers by offering product information, samples, and courteous service filled with genuine appreciation. Maintaining compliance with all applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements is paramount. The position is physically demanding, requiring prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, walking, and other related activities. This role offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance along with tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for continued education. Additionally, employees benefit from store discounts and a vibrant work environment where contributing to community nourishment is a core mission. This opportunity is ideal for a capable and artistic culinary professional committed to excellence and eager to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused gourmet food setting.