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AJ's Fine Foods Gourmet Chef - Pima & Pinnacle Peak

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Retirement benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
store discount programs

Job Description

This opportunity is with a reputable company operating a bistro-style deli and catering department known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company focuses on delivering fresh prepared and packaged foods, alongside catering services that emphasize creativity, excellent presentation, and superior customer service. With a warm and friendly environment, this establishment values team collaboration and the passion for gourmet food preparation that not only delights customers but also nourishes the local community. Offering competitive compensation with benefits such as health insurance and tuition reimbursement, the company supports its employees' professional and personal growth.

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Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Capability to lift and stock up to 50 lbs
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Previous experience in a culinary or food service role
  • Good communication skills
  • Compliance with state, county and local health regulations
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in gourmet food preparation
  • Knowledge of menu planning and catering services
  • Excellent communication and salesmanship skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills for answering phones and taking orders

Job Duties

  • Working with the deli/bistro team lead and/or executive chef to achieve the sales, product quality and presentation and customer service goals established for the department
  • Planning, developing and presenting various menus, using a great deal of expertise and creativity
  • Answering phones and taking special orders
  • Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
  • Engaging with customers through smiles and greetings, offering product information, providing selling suggestions and active sampling and always giving a genuine thank you
  • Facilitating catered events from their beginning to a happy conclusion
  • Working with catering director and the executive chef on menu planning and facilitating the production of catering menus to ensure profitability and company standards
  • Demonstrating excellent communications and salesmanship skills with clients and vendors
  • Maintaining open communication with all members of the deli/bistro department, catering department, deli/bistro department manager, and executive chef
  • Ensuring compliance with all state, county and local health department and weights and measures policies, laws and requirements
  • Controlling food cost control shrink by monitoring production and implementing reworks
  • All other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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