
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible schedules
Job Description
H-E-B is a leading supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. Established in Texas, H-E-B operates a wide range of stores offering everything from groceries to prepared foods, catering to diverse customer needs with an emphasis on fresh, high-quality products. As a company deeply rooted in the communities it serves, H-E-B fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to the company’s ongoing success. The organization values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, making it a preferred employer in the retail and food service industry.
The Food Production Cook role at H-E-B is a vital position within the fast-paced restaurant and food service environment. This role focuses on delivering superior fast, fresh, and friendly customer service while ensuring the preparation of high-quality food items that meet company standards. A Food Production Cook is responsible for cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping ingredients according to recipe specifications and standard operating procedures. This position involves preparing condiments like sauces and dressings and working across multiple cooking venues to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
The role emphasizes strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining proper handling and temperature control of ingredients and finished products, and keeping the food preparation areas clean and well-organized. Equipment operation and maintenance are also critical responsibilities, as is teamwork to uphold a safe and productive work environment. The Food Production Cook assists in catering orders and technical cooking areas as needed, displaying flexibility and strong multitasking abilities.
Candidates for this role are expected to have culinary knowledge, an understanding of nutritional values and ingredients, and good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to handle high-volume production and maintain open availability to accommodate rotating shifts, including frequent evenings, weekends, and holidays, is essential. While prior experience in food preparation and equipment handling is preferred, H-E-B provides an opportunity for individuals with a high school diploma or GED who are eager to learn and grow in the culinary field.
Working conditions for the Food Production Cook include standing for extended periods, maneuvering around moving mechanical parts, exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels, and the physical ability to lift heavy items safely. The company supports partners by encouraging safe work practices and providing accommodations as necessary to enable all employees to perform their duties effectively.
This full-time position offers a chance to build a career within a respected company known for its employee-centric policies and customer-first approach. Working as a Food Production Cook at H-E-B is not just about food preparation; it is about being a key part of a team committed to delivering exceptional food experiences for customers every day.
The Food Production Cook role at H-E-B is a vital position within the fast-paced restaurant and food service environment. This role focuses on delivering superior fast, fresh, and friendly customer service while ensuring the preparation of high-quality food items that meet company standards. A Food Production Cook is responsible for cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping ingredients according to recipe specifications and standard operating procedures. This position involves preparing condiments like sauces and dressings and working across multiple cooking venues to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
The role emphasizes strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining proper handling and temperature control of ingredients and finished products, and keeping the food preparation areas clean and well-organized. Equipment operation and maintenance are also critical responsibilities, as is teamwork to uphold a safe and productive work environment. The Food Production Cook assists in catering orders and technical cooking areas as needed, displaying flexibility and strong multitasking abilities.
Candidates for this role are expected to have culinary knowledge, an understanding of nutritional values and ingredients, and good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to handle high-volume production and maintain open availability to accommodate rotating shifts, including frequent evenings, weekends, and holidays, is essential. While prior experience in food preparation and equipment handling is preferred, H-E-B provides an opportunity for individuals with a high school diploma or GED who are eager to learn and grow in the culinary field.
Working conditions for the Food Production Cook include standing for extended periods, maneuvering around moving mechanical parts, exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels, and the physical ability to lift heavy items safely. The company supports partners by encouraging safe work practices and providing accommodations as necessary to enable all employees to perform their duties effectively.
This full-time position offers a chance to build a career within a respected company known for its employee-centric policies and customer-first approach. Working as a Food Production Cook at H-E-B is not just about food preparation; it is about being a key part of a team committed to delivering exceptional food experiences for customers every day.
Job Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Experience in food preparation and equipment preferred
- Related experience preferred
- Culinary certification or equivalent culinary training or work experience preferred
- Function in a fast-paced retail environment
- Work extended hours and or rotating schedules
- Safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
- Constantly stand, reach at waist, grasp
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic materials
- Occasionally walk, reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push or pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements, shoulder circumduction
- Occasionally exposed to wet, cold, heat, ambient temperatures, and loud noise
- Demonstrate ability to lift 55 lbs and manage in excess of 80 lbs with a team lift
- Responsible for never lifting beyond personal safe lifting limit
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Culinary knowledge
- Understanding of nutritional values and ingredients
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Reading and writing skills
- Ability to execute high-volume production
- Ability to keep open availability to accommodate rotating shifts including frequent evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Cut, slice, dice, chop food for recipe preparation
- Prep ingredients in accordance with recipe specifications and SOPs
- Prepackage condiments such as sauces and dressings for prepared food items
- Complete tasks at assigned work station
- Assist in multiple cooking venues
- Assist in technical areas and with catering orders as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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