Lead Chef

$19.83 - $22.53 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all chef-prepared products in the kitchen, in addition to educating and training other chefs and prep cooks. This person will be preparing and packaging salads, entrees, soups, and hot case items, receiving and stocking product, determining production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen providesResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the kitchenConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad itemsEnsures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceDelivers excellent customer service to all customersPrepares all chef-prepared items in the kitchen including salads, entrees, soups, hot case items, etc. following Harmons' recipesPrepares food for special orders and eventsReceiving and stocking of productTrains chefs and prep cooksWriting production sheets based on department needs and past and projected salesResponsible for inventory and ordering product for the kitchenProvides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvementAssists as needed to ensure the success of the kitchen as a wholeMARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED preferred; two-year college or technical school degree preferred; one year of kitchen experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Current Food Handler's PermitMust enjoy working with and handling kitchen productsShould have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating food particularly kitchen itemsAbility to use good judgment and to make decisions quickly and independentlyHave a wide range of knowledge in food, ingredients, knife skills, and cooking techniquesAbility to read and follow a recipeBasic math skills used to double or half a recipeAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates effectively and efficientlyAbility to handle conflict professionally and appropriatelyMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistentAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.