Kitchen Associate- Part-time

Heinen's Grocery Store; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference standards in our Ohio stores. You will prioritize daily tasks, prepare food items per orders, and maintain safety and quality standards while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

This part-time role requires weekend/evening availability, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort with cold temperatures. Join an associate-first culture offering development, paid time off, and a competitive schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Must be production driven with the ability to work on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and evenings.
• Ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.

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 to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Follow Heinen’s paning, packaging, and merchandising standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Kitchen Department.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks, including stocking, rotating and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Sense of urgency

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Temperature tolerance

Flexible scheduling

Job description

• Opportunity for promotion* Part-time, up to 36 hours per week. Available Sunday through Saturday 6am-8:30pm, hours will vary.

• Opportunity for promotion* Part-time, up to 36 hours per week. Available Sunday through Saturday 6am-8:30pm, hours will vary.

Company Overview

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

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.

Availability Sunday through Saturday, 6am to 7:30pm

Hours will vary

Up to 36 hours

Weekly hours will vary