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Harmons Grocery, a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and fresh food offerings, is hiring for a Kitchen Associate position. Harmons prides itself on delivering exceptional food products while maintaining a spotless and efficient kitchen environment to meet high company standards. This role is a full-time hourly position with a pay range of $16.80 to $20.50 per hour, offering candidates an opportunity to join a growing team focused on culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

The Kitchen Associate will play a critical role in the daily operations of the kitchen by assisting chefs in preparing food items. Responsibilities include cooking, frying, and crafting various recipes to ensure all food items meet safety and quality standards. Maintenance of product freshness, proper storage, and inventory levels will be pivotal duties. Beyond food preparation, this individual will contribute to customer service efforts, engage with store associates, and help maintain cleanliness and organization within the kitchen and dishwashing areas. Working in this role will require passion for food, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the team to support Harmons’ mission of offering top-quality fresh foods and excellent services to customers.

This position involves hands-on use of both manual and automated kitchen equipment, weighing and mixing ingredients, and ensuring food safety protocols are strictly followed by documenting temperatures and sanitizing workspaces daily. The Kitchen Associate will also prepare specific menu items such as pizzas for take-and-bake or hot case sections and assemble to-go items like soups, salads, dips, and sandwiches. The role demands a candidate who enjoys working with food products, pays close attention to detail, and can manage multiple kitchen tasks efficiently with a positive attitude.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of proper kitchen procedures, including knife skills, recipe adherence, and basic math for recipe adjustments. The employment also requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Harmons fosters a safe work environment where associates handle tasks involving physical effort, such as lifting up to 50 pounds and performing repetitive motions necessary for kitchen preparation. The company celebrates diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of background.

This Kitchen Associate position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a reputable supermarket known for prioritizing quality, community, and excellent customer service. New hires will receive training to ensure success in their role and have the ability to work in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction as its core values. If you have a passion for food and customer service and are looking to join a team-driven, mission-focused company, this role at Harmons presents a rewarding career path.