Gourmet Chef Job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US

Gourmet Chef

See all jobs at this company Send to Printer | Save this job | Email this job Job Overview Company: Giant Eagle, Inc Base Pay: N/A Other Pay: Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Restaurant Food Hospitality Manages Others: No Job Type: Restaurant - Food Service Required Education: 2 Year Degree Required Experience: 3 to 5 years Required Travel: None Relocation Covered: No Reference ID: Not Available Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15205 ( Map it! ) Loading map ... Contact: Kelli Stillwell Phone: Not Available Email: Send Email Now Fax: Not Available Company Overview Giant Eagle Inc., ranked 32 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and past recipient of Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award, is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $7.1 billion in annual sales. Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with 158 corporate and 65 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to more than 130 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland. In addition to a wide variety of the region's freshest and high quality produce, meat, and seafood, Giant Eagle customers enjoy products and services ranging from convenience stores and fuel stations to dry cleaning, and on-site supervised child learning and activity centers. Giant Eagle also offers other convenient services including video rental, in-store banking, on-site film laboratories and floral shops. An active community partner, Giant Eagle provides support for local food banks, community events, the United Way, The Salvation Army, Race For The Cure and other non-profit organizations. The company has also created education initiatives such as Apples For The Students, which has provided millions of dollars in computer equipment, software and other classroom learning tools for local schools and the Be A Smart Shopper school nutrition program. Gourmet Chef Apply Now Job Description Finding a career in a new world of food is closer than you think. Market District is a food destination that is a big part of the Giant Eagle family of stores. Our mission is inspiring people to discover the pleasure of food. If you've discovered your inner foodie, want to work in a vibrant food environment and enjoy sharing your zest for food with others, Market District could be your cup of tea. Cooks are involved in all aspects of the day-to-day Central Kitchen/Market District operations. The cook is also directly responsible for food preparation, food quality, merchandising, customer service, and food safety standards. Also responsible for ongoing/constant food education of associates and customers, constantly working to increase profitability and promote future growth of the Central Kitchen/Market District. Job Responsibilities Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety. Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers. Demonstrate a willingness to learn, understand, and communicate the Market District Passion for Food philosophy, which includes the willingness to taste and experience new product offerings.Participate in ¿in store¿ team meetings and/or regional department manager meetings as needed. Maintain awareness of competitive activity and new trends in the business and communicate ideas for improvement to the Team Leader. Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques. Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate. Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for the Market District banner. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner. Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by ensuring that all Food Safety, Food Holding, Temperature, and OSHA standards are met. In conjunction with the Kitchen Manager/Prepared Foods Manager, manage inventories weekly. Prepare food ingredients, and products that allow for efficient management of the business. Assist Department Manager with monthly inventory taking process. Meet or exceed budgeted guidelines for food cost percentage. Minimize product waste and ensure that production is followed strictly on a day-to-day basis. Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available. Participate in the preparation and production of catering and all food areas. Establish a positive work environment that enables the Team Members to grow creatively and professionally, while maintaining a high level of moral and building a Passion for Food. Monitor adherence to Company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the Company requirements are met. Follow strict recipe and merchandising guidelines to ensure that company direction is adhered to. Participate with the business group in quarterly reviews and training sessions. Participate in training classes for new and existing programs. Participate in ¿in store¿ team meetings and/or regional department manager meetings as needed. Maintain awareness of competitive activity and new trends in the business and communicate ideas for improvement to the Kitchen Manager. Other functions at Management discretion. Responsible for controlling some expense within a department. Job Requirements Associates Degree Culinary Degree or Equivalent (1 year hands on Cooking and 3-5 years in cooking environment Food Safety Awareness Culinary Awards or accreditations Culinary Degree Associates in related field Physical Requirements Bending Carrying Up to 50 pounds Climbing Data Entry Grasping Hearing (auditory) Lifting Up to 50 pounds Matching Operating Equipment Pulling Pushing Reading Reaching Repetitive Motion Sight or Peripheral Vision Sorting Standing Telephone Usage Twisting Communication (verbal) Unloading Walking Weighing Writing Apply Now