Chef Fast Casual Environment

The City Market; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

401K

Health insurance

Product discounts

Job summary

A local culinary establishment in Milwaukee is seeking a Chef to oversee food preparation, create recipes, and manage kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, management, and communication skills, and must have a Food Service Sanitation Certificate. This position offers competitive wages ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 annually, along with health insurance and 401K benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
• Experience in a culinary environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and create recipes.
• Ensure food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation.
• Maintain productivity levels and kitchen schedules.
• Hire and schedule kitchen staff members.
• Control inventory and food costs.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Management Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Stamina

Education

Food Service Sanitation Certificate

Job description

THE CITY MARKET
2205 E Capitol Drive
Shorewood, WI 53211

Are you a Foodie with a Culinary background seeking a new and exciting opportunity? Come join The City Market team, where you'll work in a professional environment with high-quality ingredients and enjoy a true work-life balance!

We are seeking passionate leaders who share our values and want to promote our quality commitments and culture within the Milwaukee community. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to join an incredible team, apply today!

Position: Chef - Oversee food preparation, create recipes, and select specials for our "Grab & Go" case. Chefs must:

• Maintain attractive prepared foods displays and support our vision and standards.
• Ensure food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet all City Market standards.
• Maintain high productivity levels and keep kitchen schedules within budget.
• Perform other duties as needed by the cafe.
• Hire and schedule bakery, kitchen, and line staff members.
• Control inventory.
• Create specials and train line prep and line cooks.
• Assist seasonally in bakery and pastry sections.
• Purchase food and stock.
• Train staff on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.
• Uphold company standards.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned, food is disposed of correctly, and sanitary standards are met.
• Control food costs, waste, and manage employee hours.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Service: Being friendly and courteous to encourage repeat business.
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring food standards, costs, and safety.
• Leadership: Leading the back-of-house team, resolving conflicts, and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Management Skills: Handling costs, pricing, scheduling, and other managerial duties.
• Organizational Skills: Keeping schedules, shipments, and cleaning organized.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Addressing employee conflicts, customer issues, and stock errors efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Clearly conveying standards, instructions, and engaging with customers.
• Stamina: Long hours around hot cooking elements, often on your feet.
• Must possess a Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
• Experience: Required.

We Offer:

Competitive wages ($40,000 - $60,000 yearly, depending on experience and schedule), overtime opportunities, 401K, health insurance, and product discounts.

See us on REAL Milwaukee:

https://fox6now.com/2018/03/07/city-market-cafe-serves-up-bakehouse-favorites-fresh-from-the-oven-and-cafe-classics/

Or visit: www.thecitymarketcafe.com