Chef de partie Jobs in East orange nj

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are partners in caring for our neighbors’ families, homes and communities.This business philosophy shapes everything we do. Our service priorities : Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency are critical to the success of our business goals.

Title : Chef

Department : Sunrise Kitchens

Supervised by : Kitchen Manager

Job Summary : Sunrise Kitchens is a proprietary brand name owned by Sunrise ShopRite, and is the food service department operated under the name Sunrise Kitchens and is a major point of competitive differentiation for Sunrise ShopRite. The Chef is involved in all aspects of the Sunrise Kitchens operation including hot and cold food preparation, custom catering, salesmanship, menu creation and special events. Food Safety is critical to Sunrise Kitchens and is a major focus for this position.

Qualifications : The Chef must possess a current Food Safety / Sanitation Certification (Super SafeMark or Serv Safe), Associate's Degree or graduate of an accredited Culinary Training program is required. Three to five years of experience in food production and some management in a retail / restaurant environment is required.

Essential Job Functions :

The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.

Ability to perform math skills.

Ability to stand / walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.

Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work in varying temperatures.

Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and / or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.

Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.

Ability to operate equipment as required by department, i.e. slicer, scale, can opener, wrapping

machine, rotisserie, fryolator, cheese grater / cutter, case cutter, and stove / oven.

Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities :

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
• Maintain Sanitation and QA Standards by supervising the cleaning and sanitizing all work areas within the Department.
• Ensure proper food handling and safety through HACCP planning and the training and monitoring of Associates.
• Maintain Food Safety logs and reports as required.
• Monitor the flow of food, including receiving, storage, production (time and temperature) and display.
• Prepare both hot and cold food and ensure that the display case is set every morning.
• Responsible to implement special sales programs, i.e. Holiday Meal planning, Chef’s Creations, as well as promotions, i.e. and any other programs as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Cultivate and maintain superior Customer Relations through salesmanship and menu planning.
• Assist in the development of new recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, current trends, product specifications, ease of preparation, established procedures and budgetary constraints.
• Manage the consistency and quality of the product which is produced within the department.
• Promote teamwork and guide team members to the best solution.
• In conjunction with the Kitchen Manager, assign duties in specified areas of the Kitchen to ensure the most efficient food production operation. Train every Associate on the standard operating procedure for each station.
• Work with the Catering Coordinator to ensure efficient pick-up and delivery of catering orders.
• Maintain Department merchandising standards as it pertains to packaging, labeling, case displays, signage, and overall presentation to the customer.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Food Service operation.
• Dress according to company policy. Comply with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Be knowledgeable in the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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