Chef

The Chef will work with customers on menu items, promote Ben E. Keith products, and communicate with restaurants and kitchen personnel. This position requires 8-10 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with a minimum of 3 years as head chef at a full-service restaurant. The Chef will work in a fast-paced environment under stressful conditions.

What You Will Do

Work with customers on menu items, promote Ben E. Keith products, communicate with restaurants and kitchen personnel, prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation check list.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to work on their feet for long periods of time, reach overhead, bend at the knees, twist at the waist, pull and stoop, and have a well-developed sense of taste and smell and the ability to recognize subtle nuances in flavor.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in the restaurant industry
• Minimum of 3 years as head chef at a full-service restaurant
• Good computer skills
• Ability to prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation check list
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Ability to work on their feet for long periods of time
• Ability to reach overhead, bend at the knees, twist at the waist, pull and stoop
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under stressful conditions
• Well-developed sense of taste and smell and ability to recognize subtle nuances in flavor
• Ability to manage workers, delegate responsibility, and work closely with others
• Degree in culinary, restaurant management, or business (preferred)
• Certificate from an accredited apprenticeship program, certification as a Master Chef, Executive Chef, or Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance