Culinarian I/Cook - M-F *Day Shift*

Bath & Body Works; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Associate Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

40% merchandise discount

Onsite wellness center

Job summary

Bath & Body Works in Columbus, OH is seeking a culinary associate to prepare hot and cold food items in our corporate dining facilities. You will be customer facing, ensure prompt service, quality food, and a clean station, while following safety and sanitation standards.

This role requires teamwork to deliver a positive guest experience and adherence to schedules. Responsibilities include preparing items for designated stations, engaging with guests, and supporting café projects.

Qualifications

• Servsafe certification within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years of culinary experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with composure and timeliness.
• Solid attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to stand for 8-hour shift and lift at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items for designated station(s).
• Interact with guests/associates while preparing food to order.
• Follow established schedules and specifications in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices per policies, OSHA and FDA; label and date all food.
• Complete daily service audits supporting food safety and sanitation.
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment; keep in safe operable condition.
• Assist with catering needs and Café projects.
• Demonstrate effort to improve operations and efficiency.
• Work cooperatively to provide the highest level of customer service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Stand/walk for long shifts

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

We are looking for you to join our team as a culinary associate. In this role, you will be customer facing, responsible for preparing hot and cold food items in our corporate dining facilities within our home office food service locations. Our associates are dedicated to delivering exceptional and consistent culinary experiences that positively impact and contribute to a positive, high-energy environment. Ensure optimal service standards are met by creating an enjoyable guest experience demonstrated by prompt service, quality food, and a clean station at all times

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and cooking of food items for designated station(s)
• Interact and engage with guests/associates while preparing food to order
• Follow established schedules and specifications in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices in accordance with policies, local agencies, OSHA and FDA; Covers, dates and labels all food to be stored according to all health code rules
• Complete daily DSA (Daily Service Audits) supporting food safety and sanitation
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition
• Assist with catering needs and miscellaneous Café projects
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide the highest level of customer service

Qualifications

• Servsafe Certified within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of culinary experience required
• Performs well in a fast-paced environment with the ability to execute tasks in a composed, professional and timely fashion
• Solid attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and apply problem-solving skills
• Must maintain flexibility regarding job assignments, including other locations
• Able to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8-hour shift

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with an applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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