Job description

ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. (SRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corporation and currently operates 36 ShopRite stores and 3 fuel stations in two states throughout the Hudson Valley region. Guided by our Company’s Purpose to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy, SRS is committed to creating the very best guest experience, the welfare of the communities we serve, and the well-being of our associates.

SRS is seeking an Lead Chef to join our ShopRite team!

This role is responsible for managing a team of cooks and food preparers who cook, prepare, package, wrap, weigh, price mark, date product to support area retail locations according to the company’s production needs, processes and food handling standards, while maintaining our strict quality assurance conditions.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Promote a friendly and favorable store image to our customers, greeting all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Answer phone promptly and in a professional manner to provide customer service.
• Receive, communicate and fulfill customer requests (i.e. orders) as needed, using company forms and procedures.
• Dress according to company policy to include uniform and name badge (including but not limited to: hair net, hat, hair restraint and beard guard).
• Experience required with cooking, prepared foods, catering, and public food demonstrations
• Handle and communicate all damaged or spoiled products in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow approved procedures for preparing, cooking, baking, frying, steaming, packaging, wrapping, weighing, price marking, dating, stocking and restocking product to ensure department and Quality Assurance standards are met.
• Utilize approved equipment as required by department.(Including but not limited to: oven, fryer, steamer, grill, cold holding cases, box cutters, ovens, slicers, and knives).
• Responsible for the upward communication regarding the department status (i.e. damaged/broken equipment, customer service issue, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment. (i.e., keep floor and work area clear of debris and spills).
• Follow department sanitation and Quality Assurance standards by cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils and equipment. Follow standards for hand washing.
• Manage, teach, training, coach, schedule and direct staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Management experience preferred
• Food Safety Certificate Required
• Previous kitchen experience, Home-Meal Replacement Employment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to operate in varying temperatures, including the temperature controlled environment of 41 degrees
• Frequently lift or move product, supplies, equipment up to 50 pounds to various heights in locations throughout the store facilities.
• Occasionally lift or move product, supplies, equipment greater than 50 pounds as a team lift.

ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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