DELI/STORE CHEF

Jay C Stores in; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Deli/Store Chef, where you will play a key role in creating an exceptional customer experience. You'll assist in managing a dynamic team, ensuring quality standards are met while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive environment, this position offers opportunities for career advancement and development. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while building your career.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Emotional support programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math and current food handlers permit required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and maintain sanitation standards.
• Prepare food products to established standards and assist customers at the Deli counter.
• Manage conflicts reasonably and support interactions involving special needs individuals.

Skills

Chef skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Second language

Job description

DELI/STORE CHEF (Finance)

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Assist in directing, supporting, and supervising all functions, duties, and activities for the department. Responsible for assisting with the execution of best practices, goals, and standards established for the department. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we're proudly serving Jay C customers in 22 stores throughout the state.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Jay C family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Qualifications:

• Chef skills
• Retail experience
• Second language: speaking, reading, and/or writing

Responsibilities include:

• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Communicate verbally with customers and store personnel
• Maintain sanitation standards according to company and health department regulations
• Prepare all food products to established standards and recipes
• Prepare signs and price products in cases
• Determine needs and prepare daily shopping lists
• Shop for products and ring through the check stand
• Wash dishes, clean, and maintain sanitation in the work area
• Set up and maintain stock conditions and appearances in cases
• Prepare, place, and maintain garnishes in cases
• Code date products properly, monitor, and remove out-of-date products
• Load and transport products to proper locations for stocking
• Assist customers at the Deli counter
• Implement price changes and monitor integrity
• Reset cases as necessary
• Share knives properly
• Stock supplies and ingredients to proper locations
• Analyze costs for new recipes to determine profitability
• Compute weekly purchases and communicate with the Deli manager
• Direct Deli personnel in Chef duties
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying the appropriate department or store manager of repairs
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activities, including robbery, theft, or fraud
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments
• Manage conflicts reasonably, non-confrontationally, and cooperatively
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve customer and business issues
• Support and assist with interactions involving minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation