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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Piggly Wiggly - Sous Chef


About Us
Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company is the largest employee-owned, privately operated retail company in South Carolina.  Founded in 1947, the employee-owned company has experienced continuous growth over the years.  At Piggly Wiggly, we’re energetic and passionate about what we do and seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values and commitment to superior customer service.  We are currently seeking a Sous Chef. 
The Sous Chef Assists the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of hot meals, food quality and presentation.  Your talent will motivate your team to create the remarkable cuisine that our guests expect. 
Job Requirements: 
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
  • Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes
  • Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work
  • Ensure proper presentation of all food items and provide maximum appeal and freshness

Required Experience and Skills:
  • Ability to work varied hours/days including nights, weekends and holidays, including opening and closing department as needed.
  • Ability to initiate and implement necessary plans to assure proper food service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering and special events.
  • Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior retail or deli experience with a retail knowledge, including demonstration of instructing/training employees preferred
  • Ability to operate or willingness to learn how to operate all equipment necessary to perform responsibilities within the store
  • Ability to self-start, work independently and as a team, and complete tasks in a timely manner