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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Life insurance

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a prominent employee-owned supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, community engagement, and exceptional customer service. With a strong presence across multiple states in the Midwest, Hy-Vee has built a reputation for providing not only groceries but also a wide array of services in its stores, including pharmacies, bakeries, and extensive food service operations. The company's motto "a helpful smile in every aisle" highlights its dedication to creating a positive shopping experience for its customers through a supportive and engaged workforce. At Hy-Vee, employees are valued as the core strength of the business, emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to process and carry out detailed written, verbal, and demonstrated instructions
  • Ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • Ability to write routine correspondence
  • interpret written work instructions
  • assist with interviewing job applicants
  • Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with without correction, depth, perception, color vision and field of vision
  • Must be able to fit and walk in confined spaces
  • Must be able to climb, balance, kneel, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear and perform repetitive movements
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Job Qualifications

  • A culinary degree from an accredited university
  • 5+ years of industry and culinary management experience
  • Experience with food control and labor costs
  • Experience demonstrating cooking and menu development
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
  • Ability to develop and implement diverse menus
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Job Duties

  • Supervises and trains all kitchen staff
  • Responsible for food quality and presentation
  • Directs and coordinates food preparation in café and RPC
  • Monitors daily performance of kitchen staff
  • Prepares both daily café menus and banquet/event menus
  • Directs and coordinates activities of kitchen staff
  • Inspects facility and equipment for regulatory compliance
  • Determines food, labor and supply costs
  • Oversees staff to ensure both personal safety as well as food safety
  • Orders or requisitions food, supplies, materials and equipment needed to ensure efficient operation
  • Supervises and coordinates kitchen staff while engaged in food preparation
  • Collaborates with Food Service Manager to develop menus
  • Checks the quality of both raw and cooked food products to ensure that Hy-Vee standards are being met
  • Ensures proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee the freshness of product
  • Prepares/cooks food of varying types on a daily basis
  • Maintains and promotes positive morale among staff in the kitchen
  • Enforces sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations
  • Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours each week
  • Conducts reviews (annual and semi-annual) for all employees

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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