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At Food World Supermarket , our multi-cuisine concept brings the worlds best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights. Food World Supermarket is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume retail food environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in authentic Italian dishes such as pasta, risotto, pizza, and antipasti, as well as broader Mediterranean specialties including grilled meats, seafood, salads, and fresh breads. This role ensures consistent quality, flavor authenticity, and efficient back-of-house operations while maintaining food safety standards. Key Responsibilities Menu Development & Promotions Develop and enhance Mediterranean menu offerings, including grilled meats, seafood, mezze, salads, rice dishes, and fresh breads. Design promotional packages, combo platters, seasonal features, and value meal deals. Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and plating guidelines for consistency and cost control. Analyze customer trends and introduce innovative dishes to increase sales and engagement. Food Preparation & Production Prepare authentic Italian dishes including pasta, risottos, pizzas, sauces, and desserts. Prepare Mediterranean dishes such as grilled meats, seafood, mezze, salads, and fresh breads. Maintain consistency in taste, portion sizes, and presentation. Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, and doughs from scratch. Oversee daily mise en place and batch cooking for ready-to-eat and grab-and-go counters. Maintain freshness and quality across all food displays. Assist the Head Chef in supervising back-of-house operations. Monitor inventory levels, stock rotation, and ingredient freshness. Control food costs and minimize waste. Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of all ingredients. Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. Supervise, guide, and train kitchen staff on Mediterranean and Italian cooking techniques. Coordinate workflow during peak service hours. Support scheduling, delegation, and performance management. Foster teamwork and a positive kitchen culture. Quality & Customer Experience Ensure food counters are visually appealing, well-stocked, and inviting. Maintain high standards of product quality, taste, and consistency. Uphold the supermarkets brand image through excellent culinary execution and customer-focused service. Qualifications & Requirements Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Cook in Italian and/or Mediterranean cuisine. Strong knowledge of Mediterranean and Italian ingredients, herbs, spices, and cooking techniques. Experience in high-volume or retail food production is preferred. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Culinary diploma or certification is an advantage. Expertise in Mediterranean and Italian flavor profiles Leadership and team coordination Time management and multitasking Quality control and consistency Why Join Food World Supermarket? One of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.) Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community Food World Supermarket uses Workwolfs AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review. #J-18808-Ljbffr