Deli Sous Chef - Full-time

Oliver's Market is a community-centric grocery store known for its commitment to high-quality, fresh foods and exceptional customer service. Established with a focus on organic and locally sourced products, Oliver's Market has grown into a trusted destination for customers seeking a friendly and sustainable shopping experience. The store emphasizes fostering a welcoming environment for both customers and employees, making it a vibrant place to work and shop. Oliver's Market operates with an emphasis on teamwork, growth, and innovation within the natural foods retail industry. The Deli Sous Chef role at Oliver's Market is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage of $23.50 to $27.50. This position requires complete open availability, including weekends, to effectively support the deli kitchen's operational needs. As a Deli Sous Chef, your primary responsibility is assisting in managing and supervising the deli kitchen to achieve success and profitability. You will play a critical part in overseeing daily operations, ensuring food quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company policies. The role involves hands-on leadership, including the delegation of tasks and staff development during the absence of the Executive Chef. You will collaborate creatively on product design and menu planning for Oliver's Own products and support the production planning and quality control of the Home Meal Replacement program. Maintaining product quality and display presentation in the deli department is essential, along with placing vendor orders and supervising inventory management to meet demand without overstocking. Your duties will also include supporting human resources functions like scheduling, performance reviews, and enforcing company policies. Additionally, the role demands adherence to safety standards, health regulations, and sanitation protocols, with proactive reporting of any hazards or violations. You will ensure the deli environment is clean, organized, and compliant with all regulatory standards, fostering a professional workplace culture. The ideal candidate will be skilled in knife handling, food preparation techniques, and have advanced department and product knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational software is expected to assist in administrative tasks effectively. This position requires problem-solving, decision-making abilities, and financial acumen to maximize departmental productivity and profitability. Working as part of a team and sometimes independently, you must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary to meet the demands of the role. Physical endurance and the ability to work in various temperature conditions, including freezers and ovens, are also important qualities. In summary, the Deli Sous Chef at Oliver's Market is a pivotal role ensuring operational excellence, food quality, and customer satisfaction within the deli kitchen. This position offers growth opportunities within a company committed to employee development and community values, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization)
• Culinary Arts Certificate preferred
• Ability to work open availability including weekends
• Ability to stand and walk constantly during work shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must adhere to health and safety regulations