Kitchen Associate

Heinens Inc; Pepper Pike (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinen’s Inc. in Pepper Pike, OH is adding a Kitchen Associate to support daily food preparation and product presentation. You will assemble sandwiches, wraps and trays, wash and cut produce, and ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient task management, and the ability to work a non-traditional five-day schedule including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs and work in 0–50 degree temperatures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

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Pepper Pike, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3980

Salary Range: $15.00 To $21.00 Hourly

*Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview:

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is 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.

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.

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.