173 - AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - Pima & Union Hills

Our company is a well-established food retailer known for providing high-quality, fresh, and delicious prepared foods through a dedicated bistro and deli department. We pride ourselves on delivering a superior culinary experience by focusing on creativity, quality, and customer satisfaction. Catering to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, our prepared foods cater to a wide audience, including individual diners and catered events, with a variety of options designed to meet the needs of our diverse customers. This company values teamwork, innovation, and excellent customer service in a friendly and fast-paced environment.

The Gourmet Chef position is a crucial culinary role within our organization, focused on the preparation, display, and merchandising of freshly prepared and packaged bistro foods for sale. As a Gourmet Chef, you will not only be responsible for crafting exquisite dishes but also for contributing to the overall presentation and appeal of our food offerings. This position requires a passion for cooking, creativity in menu development, and dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to day-to-day food preparation, this role involves close collaboration with the deli/bistro team lead, executive chef, catering director, and other kitchen staff to ensure that all goals related to sales, product quality, and customer service are consistently met.

Your role will include planning and developing various menus, engaging with customers to provide information and suggestions, handling special orders via phone, and participating actively in sampling presentations. You will also facilitate catering events from inception to completion, working closely with the catering team to design and execute profitable and high-quality menus. Key responsibilities include maintaining compliance with local and state health and safety regulations, food cost control, and continual communication with key team members to ensure seamless operations. This position requires a friendly, attentive, and responsible individual who can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced setting while providing excellent customer service.

Working as a Gourmet Chef offers an opportunity to develop your culinary skills, foster creativity through menu innovation, and contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on community nourishment. We are dedicated to offering a supportive workplace that encourages learning and growth, with competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities. This role is ideal for passionate culinary professionals excited to make a meaningful impact through their culinary expertise and customer engagement.