Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.58 - $26.36
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Concierge service
comprehensive benefits
Employee Resource Groups
Job Description
Northwestern Mutual is a premier financial services company known for its commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and growth. With a longstanding reputation for integrity, the company prioritizes the interests of its clients and fosters an environment where employees can innovate, lead, and achieve professional and personal goals. Operating within a robust corporate dining setting, the company values health, wellness, and culinary excellence in its offerings to staff and guests alike. Northwestern Mutual offers a supportive workplace with flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, concierge services, and diverse employee resource groups to promote a positive work... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prepare a variety of menu items from scratch using specific cooking and baking techniques
- Follow safe food handling and ergonomic practices
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces including food prep and storage areas
- Perform sanitation duties such as sweeping and washing
- Keep accurate labeling and date marking for freshness
- Maintain time and temperature records for food safety
- Operate and clean equipment using appropriate PPE
- Follow menu management procedures including recipe adherence, ordering, portion control, documentation, and inventory
- Communicate regularly with customers and team members
- Assume Chef Team Leader responsibilities in their absence
- Adapt to changing work demands and business needs
- Complete and pass any required employment testing
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of three years in quantity restaurant or corporate dining
- Upscale culinary experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to interpret written instructions for quality, volume, and presentation of foods
- Knowledge of food safety production, receiving, and storage practices
- Strong personal initiative and motivation
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Commitment to customer service with positive interaction and anticipation of needs
- Demonstrated dedication to continued culinary growth
- Ability to perform essential physical requirements of the job
Job Duties
- Prepare a variety of menu items from scratch including soups, roasts, casseroles, sauces, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and bakery items using scratch cooking and baking techniques
- Practice safe food handling, ergonomic, and personal safety techniques while maintaining a clean and organized work area
- Support the menu management process by following recipes, providing feedback, managing orders, ensuring correct portions, maintaining HACCP logs, and assessing leftovers
- Deliver restaurant hospitality standards through effective communication with customers and servers regarding menu and preparation methods
- Cover responsibilities of Chef Team Leader in their absence, adjusting work tasks and locations as needed based on business demands
- Operate and clean kitchen equipment following safety protocols
- Participate in researching and testing menu items focused on wellness and food quality improvement
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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