Kitchen Associate — Flexible Part-Time with Growth Path

Heinen's Grocery Store; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Heinen’s in Northeast Ohio seeks a Retail Professional to support the kitchen and customer service teams. You will prepare foods, follow approved procedures, and help maintain quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This part-time role requires reliable scheduling, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You’ll work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings, with opportunities for advancement as the company values growth and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and evenings.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Sense of urgency

Minimal supervision

Physical stamina

Job description

Heinen’s in Northeast Ohio seeks a Retail Professional to support the kitchen and customer service teams. You will prepare foods, follow approved procedures, and help maintain quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This part-time role requires reliable scheduling, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You’ll work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings, with opportunities for advancement as the company values growth and