Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.80 - $20.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Harmons is a well-established grocery store chain known for its emphasis on fresh, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With numerous locations offering a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, and prepared foods, Harmons caters to diverse customer needs while maintaining high standards in product freshness and food safety. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that respects diversity and supports its employees in growth and development. Harmons takes pride in its mission-driven culture and aims to deliver superior customer experiences through dedicated team efforts and a focus on quality.
The Kitchen Assistant role at Harmons is an essential position that supports the culinary team by maintaining quality standards and product levels within the kitchen area. This role is responsible for assisting chefs with the preparation of various food items, including cooking, frying, and assembling products according to Harmons' specific recipes. The Kitchen Assistant plays a critical part in ensuring that all food items are prepared safely, meeting company-established temperature guidelines and sanitation standards. This individual will also be involved in receiving and stocking products, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate pricing and signage on all kitchen products.
Working as a Kitchen Assistant requires a passion for food preparation, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to food safety protocols. The role demands organization, communication skills, and the capacity to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment. Employees in this position will have consistent interaction with customers and store associates, requiring a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The work environment includes daily routine cleaning and sanitation, product preparation ranging from pizza assembly to sauce preparation, and maintenance tasks such as dishwashing and kitchen utensil care. The Kitchen Assistant must be capable of using various kitchen equipment, including manual and automated tools, to prepare ingredients and cooked products.
This hourly position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $16.80 to $20.50 per hour. Harmons seeks individuals who are detail-oriented, self-directed, and possess the integrity and positive attitude necessary to contribute to the company's mission. This role requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays to meet the demands of the store’s kitchen operations. Candidates must hold a current Food Handler's Permit and demonstrate the ability to follow recipes and food handling procedures precisely. Basic math skills are also important for adjusting recipe quantities.
Overall, the Kitchen Assistant position at Harmons offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on food preparation and want to grow their careers in a supportive, customer-focused grocery environment. The role combines culinary skills with customer interaction, inventory management, and food safety compliance, making it ideal for those passionate about delivering quality food products and exceptional service.
The Kitchen Assistant role at Harmons is an essential position that supports the culinary team by maintaining quality standards and product levels within the kitchen area. This role is responsible for assisting chefs with the preparation of various food items, including cooking, frying, and assembling products according to Harmons' specific recipes. The Kitchen Assistant plays a critical part in ensuring that all food items are prepared safely, meeting company-established temperature guidelines and sanitation standards. This individual will also be involved in receiving and stocking products, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate pricing and signage on all kitchen products.
Working as a Kitchen Assistant requires a passion for food preparation, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to food safety protocols. The role demands organization, communication skills, and the capacity to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment. Employees in this position will have consistent interaction with customers and store associates, requiring a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The work environment includes daily routine cleaning and sanitation, product preparation ranging from pizza assembly to sauce preparation, and maintenance tasks such as dishwashing and kitchen utensil care. The Kitchen Assistant must be capable of using various kitchen equipment, including manual and automated tools, to prepare ingredients and cooked products.
This hourly position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $16.80 to $20.50 per hour. Harmons seeks individuals who are detail-oriented, self-directed, and possess the integrity and positive attitude necessary to contribute to the company's mission. This role requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays to meet the demands of the store’s kitchen operations. Candidates must hold a current Food Handler's Permit and demonstrate the ability to follow recipes and food handling procedures precisely. Basic math skills are also important for adjusting recipe quantities.
Overall, the Kitchen Assistant position at Harmons offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on food preparation and want to grow their careers in a supportive, customer-focused grocery environment. The role combines culinary skills with customer interaction, inventory management, and food safety compliance, making it ideal for those passionate about delivering quality food products and exceptional service.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Previous experience in food preparation or kitchen environment preferred
- Ability to follow food safety guidelines and procedures
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Capability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team
Job Qualifications
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Ability to learn and use proper knife skills
- Must enjoy working with and handling various food products
- Should have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating good food
- Ability to read and follow a recipe
- Basic math skills used to double or half a recipe
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates effectively and efficiently
- Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team
- Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons mission and commitment to working collaboratively
- Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Job Duties
- Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
- Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Kitchen provides
- Ensures the Kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
- Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Kitchen
- Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
- Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
- Cooks and fries all hot foods for the Kitchen
- Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Prepares all pizza items following Harmons' recipes including assembling pizzas for the take-and-bake section and baking pizzas for the hot case in applicable stores, as directed by the Kitchen department
- Use a variety of manual and automated kitchen equipment to cook, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, slice, or shred meats, fruits, vegetables, and other products/ingredients
- Assembles and packages to-go soups, salads, dips and sandwiches, as well as packaging other chef prepared items
- Preparing sauces for use in recipes of wok bar items
- Documents food safety temperatures using the food safety log system
- Assists in cleaning and maintaining the dishes and the dish room cleanliness
- Helps check food loads in and ensures proper storing of these items, including receiving and stocking product
- Assists as needed to ensure the success of the Kitchen as a whole
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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