Experienced Chef - (SF Bay Area applicants only)

Mollie Stone's Markets; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee discount

Career training programs

Job summary

Mollie Stone's Markets in San Bruno, CA seeks a responsible Chef to lead daily deli production, create seasonal recipes, and deliver exceptional customer service to our local community. The role requires 2–3 years of chef experience in a restaurant or hotel with catering experience, the ability to follow recipes safely, and a passion for fresh ingredients.

Serv-Safe certification is a plus. The successful candidate will supervise 2–7 employees, manage inventory, and help meet financial goals

Qualifications

• 2–3 years chef experience in restaurant or hotel with catering experience.
• Ability to follow recipes with safety and sanitation requirements.
• Serv-Safe certification is a plus.
• Passionate about food and fresh ingredients.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Daily production of high quality deli and catering foods.
• Develop recipes and create dishes using seasonal ingredients.
• Merchandise prepared foods in cases and stations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership.
• Work with the Deli Manager to meet financial goals.
• Manage inventory and control shrink.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Serv-Safe certified

Physical stamina

Job description

About Us

Proudly serving our San Francisco Bay Area communities since 1986, Mollie Stone’s Markets is a local, family-owned grocery store chain. With over 38 years of exemplary performance, Mollie Stone’s Markets continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food. We succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment. Our roots remain in healthy, natural and specialty foods. Mollie Stone’s Buyers work closely with local producers around the greater Bay Area to bring high quality products to every aisle. Our goal is to surprise and delight our customers.

Proudly serving our San Francisco Bay Area communities since 1986, Mollie Stone’s Markets is a local, family-owned grocery store chain. With over 38 years of exemplary performance, Mollie Stone’s Markets continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food. We succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment. Our roots remain in healthy, natural and specialty foods. Mollie Stone’s Buyers work closely with local producers around the greater Bay Area to bring high quality products to every aisle. Our goal is to surprise and delight our customers.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, and we are proud to offer competitive wages, paid time off, physical and mental health benefits, 401(k) or pension plan, as well as career training programs through our professional partnerships. As a local, family owned and operated business, we are grateful to our customers as they support our vision, which allows us to care for our employees by making a difference in their lives.

About the Role

Mollie Stone's Markets seeks a responsible person for our Chef position for our stores located at our San Bruno location. This individual must have a passion for customer service, food, and a desire to provide a tailored experience for all customers.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the daily production of high quality food products for our deli and catering services
• Develop recipes and create unique dishes using seasonal ingredients
• Merchandise prepared foods in cases, hot tables, and other food stations
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Work closely with the Deli Manager to meet financial goals
• Manage inventory and control shrink

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years previous experience as a chef in a restaurant or hotel with proven catering experience
• Ability to follow recipe specifications in compliance with safety and sanitation requirements
• Serv-Safe certified is a plus
• Passionate about food and fresh ingredients
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Competencies

• Ability to manage confidentiality with integrity
• Effective written and oral communication with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organization with strong ability to prioritize competing interests
• Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively towards solutions in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a grocery store or market setting
• Familiarity with Mollie Stone’s Markets products and services

Supervisory Responsibility

2-7 employees

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift at least 50 lbs
• Standing: Up to 8 hours per day
• Walking: Up to 6 hours per day
• Reaching: Up to 4 hours per day

Travel requirements

Minimum

About the compensation and benefits

$26.50-30/hour

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee discount, and more.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Mollie Stones is an Equal Opportunity Employer