Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.36
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that put clients' interests at the forefront. Known for its strong culture of transparency, diversity, and professional growth, Northwestern Mutual fosters an environment where all employees are encouraged to contribute creative ideas, embrace challenges, and develop leadership skills while achieving both business and personal goals. The company blends tradition with innovation, offering a robust benefits package and competitive pay to create a rewarding workplace experience.

This Chef position at Northwestern Mutual involves working under the guidance of the Chef Team Leader and Restaurant Manager to prep... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Responsible for preparing a variety of menu items from scratch including soups, roasts, casseroles, sauces, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and bakery items
  • Use scratch cooking and baking techniques such as roasting, sauteing, grilling, steaming, proofing, and baking
  • Participate in researching and testing menu items fitting a wellness profile
  • Practice safe food handling and ergonomic safety techniques
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area including walk-in coolers and food preparation areas
  • Perform sanitation tasks including sweeping, washing, and polishing
  • Maintain accurate labeling, date marking, and temperature records to ensure food safety
  • Operate and clean equipment following safety guidelines and use PPE
  • Support menu management processes including recipe adherence, ordering, portion control, monitoring HACCP logs, inventory management, and assessing leftovers
  • Communicate effectively with customers and staff
  • Adjust work tasks and locations as business needs change
  • Complete required testing successfully

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of three years of quantity restaurant or corporate dining experience
  • Preferred upscale culinary experience
  • Ability to interpret written instructions for quality, volume, and presentation
  • Knowledge of food safety production, receiving, and storage practices
  • Strong personal initiative and motivation
  • Commitment to teamwork and customer service
  • Dedication to continued culinary growth
  • Ability to perform essential physical job requirements

Job Duties

  • Prepare a variety of menu items including soups, roasts, casseroles, sauces, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and bakery items using scratch cooking and baking techniques
  • Practice safe food handling and personal safety techniques while maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • Operate and clean kitchen equipment following established safety guidelines
  • Support menu management by following recipes, providing feedback, managing inventory and portions, and monitoring HACCP logs
  • Communicate effectively with customers and servers about menu items and preparation methods
  • Deliver on restaurant hospitality standards with a customer-focused approach
  • Cover responsibilities of the Chef Team Leader when absent to ensure continuous service and food preparation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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