Kitchen Production Associate - T&T Supermarket US

T&T Supermarkets has been a beloved cornerstone in the Canadian grocery industry for over 30 years, renowned as Canada's favorite Asian grocery store. With a notable history of providing high-quality Asian specialty products, T&T Supermarkets has significantly expanded its footprint and influence in North America. Recently marking a pivotal milestone, T&T Supermarkets announced its first foray into the United States market with the opening of a flagship store in Bellevue, Washington, scheduled for 2024. This new location will span an impressive 76,000 square feet, making it the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state. This expansion signifies the company's sustained growth and commitment to bringing authentic Asian groceries and cuisine to new customers.

Additionally, T&T is establishing a regional office in the greater Los Angeles area aimed at growing its vendor base with American food suppliers. This strategic move underlines the company’s dedication to increasing its supply chain capabilities and fostering partnerships that enhance product variety and availability. The US expansion offers exciting career opportunities across various operational facets in a vibrant and culturally rich retail environment.

The role of Kitchen Production Support at T&T Supermarkets is a critical position within the food production team, reporting directly to the Kitchen Production Supervisor. The primary responsibility is to assist in producing assigned kitchen products, which include BBQ, sushi, and other cooked foods, ensuring both quality and efficiency meet company standards. This position involves preparing perishable food items such as vegetables, meat, and fish, utilizing cooking techniques like rice cooking, stir-frying, deep frying, and pan-frying. Maintaining strict control over product quality, freshness, inventory, and minimizing wastage is essential.

Furthermore, this role encompasses maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the production area, ensuring that equipment and tools are properly maintained, and observing workplace safety protocols. The Kitchen Production Support ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to guarantee food safety and safe working conditions for all team members involved. A critical aspect of this position is to provide excellent customer service by assisting with any customer inquiries related to the kitchen products.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong sense of accountability, initiative, and an ability to work well within a team environment. They must possess prior knowledge and experience in preparing kitchen products such as BBQ, sushi, or other cooked foods. The role also requires a solid understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and food safety standards, including a valid Food Safe Certification. Proficiency in English is essential, while communication skills in Cantonese and/or Mandarin are considered an asset, facilitating better communication within a multicultural team and customer base.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate good organizational and problem-solving abilities along with the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning, and evening hours. T&T Supermarkets values its employees, offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being. Joining T&T means being part of a dynamic company with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and excellent customer service in the food retail industry.