Executive Chef
Company: Jungle Jim's
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Executive Chef The Oscar Event
Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market is looking for a
creative culinary leader. If you are passionate about food, love to
create, and have a "team first" mindset with a positive attitude,
we want to hear from you! As part of Jungle Jim’s International
Market, you will have the world’s ingredients at your fingertips.
The Executive Chef is responsible for all daily operations of the
kitchen and serves as a leader, role model and mentor to the
kitchen team. Essential Job Functions • Create recipes and plan
menus for all food outlets. • The ability to cook for intimate
settings as well as massive parties. • Schedule and coordinate the
work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees. • Ensure proper
staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality;
control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability
Estimate food consumption and establish controls to minimize food
and supply waste. • Order or approve the requisition of products
and other necessary food supplies. • Ensure proper receiving,
storage, and rotation of products to comply with the standards. •
Safeguard all food preparation employees by implementing training
to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident
prevention principles. • Cook or directly supervise the cooking of
items that require skillful preparation. • Evaluate food products
to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Previous kitchen
management/supervisory experience required. • Mastery of
professional cooking and knife handling skills. • Previous
experience with controlling food and labor costs, demonstration
cooking, menu development and pricing, and development of a
culinary team preferred. • Be able to work in a standing position
for long periods of time. • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and
frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50
pounds. • Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings. Benefits •
Competitive pay. • Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two
years. • Paid vacation time starting at six months. • Health, Life,
Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days. • 401(k) • Many
opportunities for advancement!
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