Kitchen Chef at Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets

Orland Park, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Skills, Creativity, Leadership, Food Safety, Menu Planning, Customer Engagement, Teamwork, Communication, Multitasking, Sanitation Regulations, Cooking Methods, Ingredient Knowledge, Inventory Management, Presentation Skills, Portion Accuracy, Catering Preparation

Industry

Retail Groceries

Description

About Us For over 65 years, Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets has proudly served Chicagoland with fresh produce, authentic groceries, specialty deli items, prepared foods, and imported goods from around the world. As a family-owned company, we are guided daily by our Purpose, Mission, and Values: Our Purpose: To nourish our community with fresh, authentic food while creating a shopping experience rooted in tradition and family. Our Mission: To provide the highest-quality fresh foods, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates our heritage and serves all cultures in our community. Our Values: • Family – Treating our employees and customers like family. • Quality – Delivering only the freshest, highest-quality products. • Integrity – Acting responsibly, honestly, and respectfully. • Community – Serving and giving back to our neighborhoods. • Tradition – Preserving our roots while innovating for the future. Position Summary The In-Store Chef plays an important role in delivering freshly prepared meals and elevating our hot food and culinary offerings. This individual will plan, prepare, and execute high-quality dishes, contribute to menu development, and support our teams in delivering exceptional food and service. This role is ideal for someone with strong culinary skills, creativity, and leadership ability within a fast-paced kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and execute a variety of entrées, sides, soups, and daily specials. • Maintain high standards for product flavor, presentation, portion accuracy, and consistency. • Collaborate with the Hot Foods Manager and Store Leadership on menu planning and seasonal offerings. • Train and support culinary team members on recipes, techniques, and food safety standards. • Manage daily preparation lists, ingredient usage, portioning, and inventory levels. • Ensure proper rotation, storage, labeling, and compliance with food safety regulations. • Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to company sanitation procedures. • Engage with customers through sampling, product education, and recommendations. • Support catering preparation when needed and deliver high-quality catering execution. Qualifications • 3+ years of hands-on culinary experience (restaurant, grocery retail, production, or catering). • Culinary degree, certification, or equivalent experience preferred. • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and sanitation regulations. • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. • Availability to work flexible hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays). Why Join Our Caputo’s Family? • A respectful, family-centered work environment • Growth and advancement opportunities • Competitive compensation • Employee discounts and product incentives • Opportunity to showcase culinary creativity daily Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Responsibilities

The In-Store Chef is responsible for preparing and executing a variety of high-quality dishes while maintaining standards for flavor and presentation. This role also involves collaborating on menu planning and training culinary team members.