Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef, you get to create a culture of food exploration, innovation, and education for our customers and employees. You will get to show off your supper powers in the kitchen whether you are cooking up a meal on the stove, on the grill, in the pizza oven, or with any of our kitchen utensils and tools. The Sous Chef is a true team player, filling in for the Executive Chef as needed. The steaks are high when it comes to upholding quality standards in food preparation and cleanliness as a Sous Chef. At the center of all of this, you maintain an atmosphere of customer engagement with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly customer service. If you have all the right ingredients, let's talk!A Day in the Life:As a Sous Chef, you get to create a culture of food exploration, innovation, and education for our customers and employees. You will get to show off your supper powers in the kitchen whether you are cooking up a meal on the stove, on the grill, in the pizza oven, or with any of our kitchen utensils and tools. The Sous Chef is a true team player, filling in for the Executive Chef as needed. The steaks are high when it comes to upholding quality standards in food preparation and cleanliness as a Sous Chef. At the center of all of this, you maintain an atmosphere of customer engagement with an emphasis on providing fast and friendly customer service. If you have all the right ingredients, let's talk!Food Preparation: Prepares food items for various areas like the cold case, salad bar, and hot bar, following production sheets and recipes.Quality Control: Ensures food quality, consistency, and freshness by following recipes, labeling, dating, and rotating items.Food Management: Monitors food levels, replenishes supplies, and manages inventory.Staff Supervision: Supervises and trains assistant chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.Customer Service: May assist with customer service, answering questions, and providing excellent service.Sanitation and Safety: Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring adherence to health and sanitation standards.Sales Potential: Maximizes sales by ensuring proper stocking, merchandising, and rotation of products.Ideal Candidates possess:You are 18 years of age or olderYou have 4+ years of culinary, kitchen, or restaurant experienceYou agree that food is central in all our livesYou like to create food that inspires othersYou take pride in the work you do, whether big or smallYou are adaptable to varying environments (Freezer to Fridge to food prep area)Being a part of your community mattersAbility to follow recipes and production sheets accuratelyKnowledge of food handling and safety regulationsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentWe also provide a variety of benefits including:Competitive WagesFlexible work schedulesAssociate discountsLeaders invested in your training, career growth & developmentHealth and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Vacation / Paid Time OffALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER