Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.25 - $24.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employee assistance program (EAP)
PerkSpot National Discount Program
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous vacation time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
paid caregiver leave
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
AD&D insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Job Description
ALDI is a renowned global supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing customers with high-quality, affordable food products. As a major player in the retail grocery industry, ALDI focuses on offering exclusive brands and flavors that meet rigorous standards for taste and quality. Their Sampling Kitchen serves as the hub for testing products to ensure that customers consistently enjoy the best shopping experience possible. ALDI’s dedication to innovation and excellence is supported by a stable and growing company culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
The role of Chef II within ALDI’s Sampling Kitchen is a full-... Show More
The role of Chef II within ALDI’s Sampling Kitchen is a full-... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or related field
- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in Culinary Arts
- Completion of ServSafe Food Manager Training within 90 days of hire and continuous certification renewal
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment, reach, grasp, stand, move, push, pull, bend, lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel minimally for job-related duties such as training and project work
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
Job Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or related field
- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in Culinary Arts
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Completed ServSafe Food Manager Training within 90 days of hire and maintains certification according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines
- Combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
Job Duties
- Consults with the buying team and organizes preparation schedule to ensure items are prepared on time and appropriately
- Serves as a liaison for internal operational tasks including catering requests, inventory collection, and product sample submissions
- Provides feedback on cooking instructions, product packaging, and sensory attributes in relation to benchmarks and company specifications
- Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork
- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility
- Leads preparation for all sampling sessions
- Assists in development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects
- Supports sample evaluation processes including sensory evaluation tool development, sensory training, and internal sensory panels
- Creates recipes and menus utilizing private label items for packaging, merchandising, marketing, and internal meetings
- Prepares reports, presentations, and quality evaluation materials for QA Kitchen, QA Department, and Buying Team
- Supports Quality Assurance Product Evaluation process through physical product evaluation including sensory attributes, percentage by weight, Brix, and viscosity
- Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides culinary support at on-site events
- Maintains understanding and adherence to sampling procedures
- Maintains hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in sampling and kitchen areas
- Cleans up product samples between samplings
- Ensures safe and organized handling and storage of product samples
- Maintains weekly inventory following first in, first out rule for best buy dates
- Collaborates with team members and communicates information to leadership
- Upholds security and confidentiality of documents and data within responsibility
- Performs other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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