CHINESE KITCHEN/CHEF

Dillons; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dillons in Manhattan, KS is seeking a customer-focused food service team member. You will prepare and display foods, assist customers, and handle cash transactions while upholding safety standards.

Strong communication, dependability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced store environment are essential. Flexible scheduling supports both part-time and full-time roles with a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, and training materials.
• Ability to safely use sharp tools and operate slicing equipment.
• Proven aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, courteous interaction with customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated dependability and integrity.
• Understanding of department operations including merchandising and inventory.
• Knowledge of safety and food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display foods according to standards and policies.
• Wait on customers and provide service; greet customers and offer quality foods.
• Operate cash register following procedures.
• Maintain signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity and quality.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
• Ensure tools and supplies are in designated areas and floors are clean.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures.
• Contribute to increasing store sales and profits.
• Comply with health department policies and food handling rules.

Skills

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Shelf tag reading

People management

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Team player

Stress management

Integrity

Retail/food service exp

Tools

Slicing equipment

Sharp tools

Cleaning solutions

Job description

Prepare and display foods for sale in accordance with company standards and policies. Wait on customers and provide customer services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display foods in accordance with company standards, recipes, and policies in compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity and quality.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and well organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully.
• Greet customers and provide them with good quality foods.
• Operate cash register in accordance with company procedures.
• Increase store sales and profits.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils in accordance with company and Health Department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Must work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate slicing equipment.
• Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Strong communication skills and diplomacy when dealing with people.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all members of the department.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
• Chinese Kitchen, Food Service, Restaurant, or similar work experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations. For example: managing people, merchandising, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, and expense control.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Job Info

• Job Identification 223290
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 08:06 PM

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

– A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
– Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
– Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
– Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
– Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
– Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.