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

Company: Plum Market
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join the Plum Market Team - Where Passion Meets Opportunity!Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we'd love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!Why Work at Plum Market?Flexible Scheduling - Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.Grow Your Passion - Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.Comprehensive Training - We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.Competitive Holiday Pay - Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.Career Growth Opportunities - As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.401(k) with Company Match - Available after just six months.Team Member Discounts - Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.Plum Market is more than just a workplace - it's a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!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 TeamAbility 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 requiredServSafe 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 adherenceCaptain 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 spacesAssist 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.

Compensation details: 18-20 Yearly Salary



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