FT Lead Associate Kitchen - 6290

GIANT; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a FT Lead Associate Kitchen, where you will prepare and merchandise food items while ensuring safety and sanitation standards. This role involves managing production and training team members, contributing to a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and understand safety regulations.
• Capable of operating necessary equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items such as sandwiches, subs, and deli foods.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, tools, and equipment.
• Train team members and assist customers.

Skills

Communication

Safety Regulations

Education

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Job description

Join to apply for the FT Lead Associate Kitchen - 6290 role at GIANT

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions

Job Requisition: 374871

Address: USA-PA-Connellsville-800 Vanderbuilt Road

Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600417)

At The GIANT Company, we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member, you'll share ideas, learn new skills, and make a difference for your team, customers, and community.

Primary Purpose

We are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey. We value inclusivity, care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor. Join our GIANT family for a purposeful career, making a difference while forming connections and friendships.

The primary purpose of this job is to prepare food items such as sandwiches, subs, roasted or fried chicken, pizza, and deli foods, and merchandise them as per plan-o-gram (POG).

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Review work schedule, check equipment and supplies, comply with PPE requirements, and prepare for duties at the start of each shift.
2. Manage production planning and invoice review.
3. Produce products for sales floor warmers and hot bar as per POG and SOP.
4. Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, tools, equipment, display cases, floors, and counters.
5. Complete daily food safety compliance logs.
6. Track and record loss using known loss tracking (KLT).
7. Train team members.
8. Prepare and merchandise sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and deli items as per SOP.
9. Assist customers, including slicing meats and cheeses, portioning, weighing, and labeling.
10. Produce items for grab-and-go sections.
11. Roast, wrap, and label chicken; clean equipment and manage oil disposal.
12. Fry chicken, clean fryers, and manage related tasks.
13. Break down and clean equipment every 4 hours.
14. Order and produce smoked products as per SOP.
15. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation using appropriate cleaning tools and chemicals.
16. Perform record-keeping, loss tracking, markdowns, and manage freight uploads.
17. Execute merchandising programs and organize the sales floor.

General Rules

• Report accidents and injuries promptly, and follow safety protocols.
• Follow instructions, wear appropriate apparel and PPE, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Know emergency procedures and evacuations.
• Understand and follow company policies, including MSDS, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Right-to-Know training.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand safety regulations.
• Meet ergonomic, physical, and performance standards, including attendance.
• Capable of operating necessary equipment and tools.

Physical Requirements

• Minimum 4-hour shifts, with maximum physical exertion as required.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs., stand for 55%, walk for 45% of the shift.
• Work in varying temperatures, from freezer to back room.

Preferred Requirements

• Understanding of company policies and procedures as outlined in manuals and handbooks.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable laws. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, marital status, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, domestic violence victim status, or other protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Restaurants

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