Sous Chef

Longview, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $44,500.00 - $60,100.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Scholarships and educational support

Job Description

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), headquartered in Tyler, Texas, is a prominent regional grocery retail company operating over 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. BGC proudly operates five unique grocery banners: Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's, each catering to diverse community needs with a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. As a company deeply rooted in community values, BGC emphasizes creating a workplace environment where employees can grow, thrive, and make meaningful contributions. The company’s culture encourages development and offers a variety of benefits designed to support both professional and personal goals.

The role of Gourmet Food Cook at Brookshire Grocery Company involves preparing chef-inspired, quality gourmet food with appealing visual presentation to delight customers and promote product sales. This position requires working closely with deli personnel to ensure excellent customer service and support profitability goals. The Gourmet Food Cook contributes to menu planning for catering events and is responsible for food preparation, portion control, and maintaining stock levels. A significant aspect of the job includes enforcing strict quality control and food safety standards, ensuring proper food rotation, and making fine judgments about flavor, aroma, taste, texture, and appearance.

The position offers a dynamic and customer-facing work environment in retail settings, requiring hands-on culinary skills and the ability to work well with a team. Attention to detail, food safety, and the ability to handle kitchen equipment safely are essential. BGC supports its employees with comprehensive benefits that include medical, vision, dental coverage, paid time off, 401(k) plans, employee discounts, scholarships, and access to outdoor recreational facilities. The company values flexibility, empowerment, and investing in the growth of its team members. The opportunity to join BGC is not merely a job but an invitation to become part of a larger community devoted to both employee success and delivering outstanding service to customers. BGC also maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it a welcoming workplace for all individuals.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 18 years of age required
Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy
One or more years of cooking related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
Food handler certification required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 18 years of age
One or more years of cooking related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Food handler certification
Ability to read and follow recipes
Ability to read and operate digital meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales
Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment such as fryer, grill, etc.
Ability to safely work with objects with sharp edges such as knives, box cutters, etc.
Ability to use non-precision and precision hand tools
Ability to maintain a steady hand while manipulating objects with fine finger movements
Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or report them appropriately

Job Duties

Plans, prepares, and ensures products are cooked correctly according to recipe while utilizing effective portion control
Assists with the monitoring and maintaining of stock levels of gourmet food through orders and works to maximize profit through effective portion control
Works with deli personnel in the planning, preparing, and fulfilling of catering orders
Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly
Makes fine judgments about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect prepared foods for quality
Promotes product sales by creating appealing visual displays and using suggestive selling initiatives
Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, presenting products and/or services to customers, and taking orders over the phone
Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to company safety procedures