Kitchen Production Lead Chef - Plum Market Ann Arbor Maple Rd.

Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are committed to providing the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.

Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We believe our Team Members and Customers are our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.

Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are reflective of the communities we serve. From Team Members to Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.

Benefits of working at Plum Market:

Full time & Part time positions available.

We can offer a variety of retail shifts to help with work/life balance.

You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.

We provide exceptional training to help you grow your knowledge.

Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.

Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us!

Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and/or your family.

401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.

20% off Team Member Discount.

50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.

Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Description:

The Production Lead Chef is the second in command and direct assistant of the Prepared Foods Team Leader. Their primary objective is to manage the Production needs of the department by assessing and prioritizing needs, delegating tasks and following through on completion of those tasks. They will ensure all Prepared Foods Team Members receive proper training, direction and supervision. They will be in charge when the Team Leader is off-duty and will be responsible for overseeing overall department conditions and exceptional execution of Customer Service.

Who you are:

You have a passion for Plum Market; local, organic, all natural and specialty brands.

You model and provide exceptional Customer Service to our Customers and fellow Team Members.

You have the courage to pursue new ideas, and make suggestions for improvement.

You make an impact by accepting a challenge, working hard, being bold and, taking- action.

You have an extreme eye for details and commitment to complete tasks.

What you will bring:

Experience in a Leadership Position, providing and modeling Exceptional Customer Service, setting clear, achievable expectations for your Team, giving feedback and following through on the needs of the Team

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously as a detail-oriented and efficient person.

Experience with Perishable Inventory Management, that includes proper rotation and labeling, food safety and sanitation.

Minimum 5 years cooking experience required

ServSafe Managerial certification preferred.

Flexible and able to switch tasks quickly.

Calm in stressful situations and able to provide a strong and cohesive department.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

What you will do:

Performs Walk-Arounds to assess Production Needs, proper rotation and program adherence

Captain both Hot and Cold Production efforts, including supervision and delegation of tasks within the Production Team, FOH Team and supporting roles within the department.

Works a variety of shifts alongside the Production Team to meet the needs of the position and the Team.

Support the proper execution of the Catering program and provide exceptional Customer Service to our Customers.

Assist with Management of Product Inventory in coolers and storage spaces

Assist with Team Member Training and Development and give feedback that is actionable and allows Team Members to improve and develop.

Handle Guest and Team Member complaints or issues in a professional, courteous, and thoughtful way.