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121988BR

Job Title:

Chef

Location:

Performance Dallas (1011)

Job Description:

*Please Note: Our offices are currently located in Dallas, TX, but will be moving to our new facility in August 2025.*

We Deliver the Goods:

+ Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

+ Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

+ Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for building customer loyalties through a one-on-one consultative approach. Builds customer trust by becoming a true partner in their business. Performs menu redesign, employee training and development of promotion and merchandising programs. While contributing to controlled brand sales, customer training, advertising, promotions, food shows, brand product selection, customer events and profitability. May also be responsible for managing on-site lunch program, where applicable. Team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Serve as business consultant for customers in an effort to build customer loyalty and promote sales. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public / customers / vendors and coworkers.

+ Mentor, lead and teach food concepts to others. Conduct in-house training seminars. Write training materials for customers. Conduct training for customers on many different topics.

+ Design customer menus. Develop new ideas for customers. Cook for special customer events.

+ Provide consultative services that develops long-term business relationships. Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensures customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.

+ Evaluate food and labor costs savings through observation.

+ Evaluate customer service through observations.

+ Increase expertise of cooking related activities and ideas.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Req Number:

121988BR

Address Line 1:

5225 Investment Dr

Job Location:

Fort Worth, Texas (TX)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent

- 3+ years foodservice experience

- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards,

and proper food handling practices (e.g., ServSafe

certified or equivalent)

- Ability to prepare and execute a variety of menu items in

a timely and consistent manner

- Demonstrated knife skills and proficiency in standard

kitchen equipment

- Ability to follow recipes, portion control guidelines, and

plating standards

- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of

a team

- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift up to

50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment

- Flexibility to work varying shifts on occasion or as needed

Division:

Performance Foodservice

Job Category:

Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelors: Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management

or related area

- 4-6 years culinary arts, hotel restaurant and/or food

service experience

- Familiarity with menu planning, inventory management,

and cost control

- Proficiency in specialized dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free,

vegan, allergen-free cooking)

- Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish)

- Knowledge of local health regulations and ability to

maintain compliance during inspections

State:

Texas

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Benefits:

Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)