Chef - Brookhaven Marketplace

Join Brookhaven Market as a Full-Time Chef in Burr Ridge, IL, and bring your culinary passion to life in a dynamic environment! This is an onsite position that allows you to showcase your creativity through delicious dishes. As a pivotal part of our team, you will contribute to a customer-centric culture where excellence and tradition are at the forefront of our operations. You'll enjoy a competitive pay range of $20 to $29 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

Your skills will not only nourish our customers but also solve their everyday meal dilemmas, making a tangible impact in the community. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a high-performance setting focused on continuous improvement and innovation. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Seize this chance to elevate your culinary career at Brookhaven Market!

Let us introduce ourselves

At Brookhaven Market, we're more than just a chain of family-owned grocery stores; we're dedicated to crafting memorable customer experiences. Our mission is to bring the world's best foods to the communities we serve, ensuring every shopping trip is a journey of culinary delight.

What does a Chef do?

Brookhaven Market is on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Chef to enhance our kitchen team at our grocery store in Burr Ridge, IL. In this key role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality, ready-to-eat meals and dishes that reflect our culinary standards while delighting our customers' taste buds. Collaboration is essential, as you will work closely with kitchen staff and store management to streamline kitchen operations and maintain exceptional food quality. Your creativity and passion for cooking will not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, reinforcing our commitment to customer-centricity and high performance.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a traditional grocery environment, we encourage you to apply!

What matters most

To thrive as a Chef at Brookhaven Market, candidates must possess a proven track record in culinary roles, ideally within grocery or food service settings. Strong culinary skills are essential, coupled with a deep understanding of food preparation, presentation, and nutrition. The ability to create and adapt recipes using seasonal ingredients is crucial for meeting customer preferences. Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices will ensure all dishes are prepared in compliance with health standards.

Experience in inventory management and cost control will contribute to the overall efficiency of kitchen operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as you will lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with our customer-focused culture. A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred to elevate your expertise in this pivotal role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar culinary role.
• Skills: Strong culinary skills with a deep understanding of food preparation presentation and nutrition. Ability to create and adapt recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices. Experience with inventory management and cost control.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Education: Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.

Will you join our team?

Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck!