Kitchen Specialist - Food Prep & Customer Service

Heinens Inc; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored 401k plan (5% match)

Medical and Pharmacy coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Holidays closed

Leadership development programs

Employee assistance program

Family, Parental and Personal Leave

20% product discount

Job summary

Heinen’s, Inc. is seeking a full-time Kitchen Associate in Bannockburn, IL, to prepare foods, follow safety standards and contribute to a customer–focused team. The position offers promotion opportunities within a growing family-owned grocer with strong community ties.

The role requires handling food in temperatures 0–50 degrees, standing for long periods, and working a non-traditional schedule including weekends. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, self-motivation and teamwork.

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.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks, including 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

Urgency

Independent work

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Work in cold/hot environments

Flexible schedule

Job description

Heinen’s, Inc. is seeking a full-time Kitchen Associate in Bannockburn, IL, to prepare foods, follow safety standards and contribute to a customer–focused team. The position offers promotion opportunities within a growing family-owned grocer with strong community ties.

The role requires handling food in temperatures 0–50 degrees, standing for long periods, and working a non-traditional schedule including weekends. Competitive benefits are provided.