Kitchen-/Cold Prep/Cook associate

Heinens Inc; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored 401k

Healthcare benefits

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing program

Discounts 20% on products

Job summary

Heinen’s, Inc. in Shaker Heights, OH is hiring for a part-time position in our kitchen and food preparation team. The role involves preparing a variety of foods, following approved procedures, and maintaining safety standards while delivering friendly service to customers.

The ideal candidate can lift up to 50 lbs, work a non-traditional five-day schedule including weekends, and thrive in a fast-paced supermarket environment that values teamwork, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Production driven with the ability to work on repetitive tasks while standing.
• Ability to frequently 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 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.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks, including stocking and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.

Skills

Communication

Urgency

Independent work

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Food safety

Job description

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Part Time Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3881

Salary Range: $15.00 To $21.00 Hourly

*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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

*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.

Shifts fall between 6am-7pm Sunday-Saturday
Up to 29 hours a week.