Kitchen Associate

Heinens Inc; Bay Village (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Company-paid insurance

Flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Major holidays off

Professional development

Associate assistance program

Family leave options

Employee discount

Job summary

Heinen’s, Inc. is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference standards, preparing foods per approved procedures while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes daily prioritization, teamwork, and learning the Kitchen Department, with responsibilities including attending meetings and adhering to company guidelines. Weekend and evening hours may be required, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing.
• Willingness to work non-traditional five-day schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Prepare a variety of foods (sandwiches, wraps, trays) according to customer orders.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits, vegetables and meats for cooking or serving.
• Follow Heinen’s packaging and merchandising standards.
• Learn and share knowledge of Kitchen Department.
• Monitor and maintain food handling and temperature standards.
• Write orders using pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks; assist with stock, shrink, and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.
• Comply with personal and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Independent worker

Stand/walk for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Temperature tolerance (0–50°F)

Flexible schedule

Job description

Illinois Benefits Information

*Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview:

Established in 1929, Heinen’sis a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards:

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance -Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge -Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate -Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS(Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable)for excellence.

Thank -Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage -Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as sandwiches, wraps, trays, according to customers’ orders following approved procedures.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits, vegetables and meats, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Follow Heinen’s panning, packaging, and merchandising standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Kitchen Department.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing (weekly and special orders), stocking, rotating and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Possess the ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and evenings.

Illinois Benefits Information

• Retirement Plan
  • Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits
  • Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
  • Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off
  • Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance
  • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
  • Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development
  • Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing
  • Company-provided associate assistance program.
  • Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts
  • 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mon-Fri 6a.m.-7p.m.
Sat & Sun 6a.m.-6p.m.
Mon-Fri: 4-8hrs/day
Sat & Sun: 4-8hrs/day