Production Chef in Woodbury, Connecticut at New Morning Market

What you’re great at:

• Preparing food with a focus on quality and presentation, adhering to established recipes.
• Recognizing quality ingredients and preparing them efficiently to minimize waste.
• Good decision-making in daily use of stocked goods with respect to constantly changing availability.
• Demonstrating the highest standard of safe food handling as defined by the Food Service Department.

A day in the life:

• Participate in food production for the department’s multiple food programs.
• Practice the highest standards of knife skills.
• Must follow standardized recipes as written to produce consistent results of product.
• Complete the assigned production schedule within the allotted time frame.
• Able to work with any and all products required to satisfy the production list as directed including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, dairy, nuts and grains.
• Understand and practice standard FIFO procedures.
• To be able to work with peers in a variety of workspaces and conditions.
• Make recommendations for improvements in all phases of food handling and production.
• Adhere to safe food handling procedures in the kitchen, walk-in and waste management areas.
• Ensure all cooking and food storage areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition.
• Assist in receiving goods for the department when necessary following appropriate guidelines.
• Individuals are responsible for opening and/or closing procedures as assigned.

New Morning Market supports our staff by providing a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Independently owned business
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Full or part-time positions available
• 25% discount for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Benefit plan including health insurance, dental & vision insurance.
• Growth opportunities

• 2-year certified culinary program or 2 years of experience in the field or a combination of
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions.
• Experience cooking recipes for customers with dietary restrictions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
• Well organized and pays attention to detail.
• Communications skills: good listener, gives clear instructions.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.