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Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a renowned grocery retailer based in Tyler, Texas, dedicated to fostering community connections and nurturing employee growth. Operating under five distinctive banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—BGC operates over 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. This extensive footprint allows BGC to maintain a significant presence in the regional grocery market, offering a wide range of products and services tailored to meet diverse customer needs. At BGC, the emphasis is on creating a workplace environment that supports personal and professional growth. The company values each partner, celebrates their contributions, and offers unlimited opportunities for advancement. Whether individuals are starting their career journey or seeking to elevate their current trajectory, BGC provides a supportive team culture, continuous learning opportunities, and a platform to make meaningful impacts. The company distinguishes itself through a commitment to employee wellness, flexibility, empowerment, savings, education, and recreation. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage, paid time off, a company-contributed 401(k) plan, exclusive employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to a scenic 205-acre outdoor recreation area. These offerings work collectively to ensure partners can balance life, health, and career aspirations while contributing to a thriving community environment. The role of the Gourmet Food Chef at BGC is pivotal in elevating the food experience for customers. This position is responsible for planning and creating menus for catering services, preparing gourmet dishes with an emphasis on quality and presentation, and training deli personnel to enhance food preparation and customer service excellence. Working closely with upper management, the Gourmet Food Chef plays a strategic role in managing staffing, scheduling, and workflow assignments while supporting operational goals through data review and inventory management. This culinary professional also indirectly impacts the profitability and reputation of the department by maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The Gourmet Food Chef uses expertise in gourmet food preparation to plan dishes aligned with seasonal and promotional themes, optimize inventory and portion control, and enforce strict quality assessments based on sensory evaluation of aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color. In addition to culinary duties, this role involves active participation in catering operations, including planning, preparation, and order fulfillment, as well as driving sales through effective product displays and suggestive selling tactics. Customer service skills are essential, as the position requires direct interaction with customers through greeting, answering inquiries, presenting products, and taking phone orders. Maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment is critical to this position, emphasizing adherence to safety procedures and proactive hazard management. The role demands flexibility regarding work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require occasional travel for off-site catering events. Physical requirements involve standing, walking, lifting, and operating various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. This opportunity at Brookshire Grocery Company is ideal for culinary professionals passionate about gourmet food preparation, team leadership, and customer engagement within a dynamic retail environment. With a culture of growth, wellness, and community connection, BGC offers more than just a job—it provides a career where individuals truly belong and flourish.

• Degree from accredited cooking school required
• Two or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of 18 years of age required
• Food handler certification required
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy