Chef FT

Northwestern Mutual is a well-established financial services company renowned for its commitment to client-centered solutions and exceptional workplace culture. With a focus on fostering growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging among employees, Northwestern Mutual provides a supportive environment where team members can advance their careers while contributing creatively and effectively. The company truly values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to lead, innovate, and succeed in achieving their professional and personal goals. By integrating comprehensive benefits and flexible work options, Northwestern Mutual seeks to maintain a high standard of workplace satisfaction and employee well-being. The Chef position within Northwestern Mutual plays a crucial role in delivering top-tier food services for cafeteria and catering operations. Under the guidance of the Chef Team Leader and Restaurant Manager, the Chef is responsible for preparing a wide array of menu items such as soups, roasts, casseroles, sauces, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and bakery products. Using scratch cooking and baking techniques including roasting, sautéing, grilling, steaming, proofing, and baking, the Chef ensures that high-quality, healthy, and flavorful meals are produced consistently. This role requires a dedication to food safety and cleanliness, following strict protocols for food handling, sanitation, and equipment use to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. An integral part of the Chef’s duties also involves supporting menu planning and management by adhering to recipe standards, monitoring inventory and food storage, tracking usage, and providing feedback for menu improvements. The Chef engages in research and testing of new menu items to promote healthful eating aligned with a wellness profile, incorporating herbs, spices, and cooking techniques that enhance both quality and healthfulness of food. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as this position involves interaction with customers and servers to provide information about menu offerings and preparation techniques, ensuring a positive dining experience. Additionally, the Chef may take on leadership responsibilities during the absence of the Chef Team Leader, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business needs, customer demands, and operational priorities. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and who is committed to maintaining high culinary standards while promoting a welcoming and efficient food service operation.