Prep/Cook/Dishwasher associate

6f977557-f6eb-4f25-922c-96f9b3a3ee19•Shaker Heights, OH
•$13 - $22

About The Position

The Prep/Cook/Dishwasher Associate works in Heinen’s Kitchen Department, preparing and presenting food according to customer orders and company procedures. The role also supports kitchen operations through food preparation, order writing, stocking, rotation, merchandising, shrink recording, and completion of daily tasks based on business needs. Associates are expected to follow food-handling, temperature, personal safety, and merchandising standards; participate in required meetings and training; and provide customer service in keeping with Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards. This is a part-time position of 14–28 hours per week. Shifts range from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The schedule includes a non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings, and may occasionally require additional time to meet business needs.

Requirements

  • 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 and able to perform repetitive tasks continuously while standing.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
  • Willingness to work the hours required to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time when business needs require it.
  • Willingness to work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
  • Prepare foods such as sandwiches, wraps, and trays according to customer orders and approved procedures.
  • Wash, peel, and cut foods such as fruits, vegetables, and meats for cooking or serving.
  • Follow Heinen’s panning, packaging, and merchandising standards.
  • Acquire and share knowledge of the Kitchen Department.
  • Monitor and maintain food-handling and temperature standards.
  • Write orders using effective pars and planning.
  • Work as part of a team to complete daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, writing weekly and special orders, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
  • Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.
  • Comply with company personal-safety and food-safety standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Acknowledge and engage customers appropriately, evaluate store conditions using the 5-Step QCSSS, maintain a professional appearance, and thank colleagues for a job well done.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional development and leadership training programs
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
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