
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $1.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
flexible scheduling
Job Description
H-E-B is a renowned supermarket chain committed to delivering high-quality food products and exceptional customer service across its numerous locations. Known for its strong community involvement and dedication to food safety, H-E-B has established itself as a trusted brand in the grocery and retail industry. The store offers a dynamic work environment where employees are valued, and career growth is encouraged. With a focus on fresh and fast food service, the company excels in combining convenience with quality for its extensive customer base.
The Food Production Cook role at H-E-B is an essential position within the restaurant-style setting of the supermarket, primarily responsible for preparing and producing fresh food items efficiently while adhering to stringent food safety and sanitation standards. This is a full-time position that requires the candidate to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to a variety of tasks such as cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping food for recipe preparation, as well as prepackaging condiments and assisting in different cooking venues. The cook collaborates as part of a team to ensure a smooth and productive kitchen operation and meets the high standards expected by H-E-B customers.
The role emphasizes not only food preparation skills but also the ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace, comply with company policies, and deliver superior customer service to internal and external guests. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food production who enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are committed to maintaining quality and safety standards at all times. Candidates must demonstrate culinary knowledge, an understanding of nutritional values, and strong communication skills to greet and assist guests effectively. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate the dynamic nature of retail food service.
In addition to food prep responsibilities, this role demands physical stamina and the ability to work extended hours while performing various physical activities like standing, reaching, bending, and lifting. The position also encourages cooperation among team members to foster a safe and efficient workplace. H-E-B supports employee growth through preferred culinary certification or equivalent work experience, making this role suitable for those looking to advance their culinary career within a reputable and stable company. Overall, the Food Production Cook serves as a key player in maintaining the superior fast, fresh, and friendly service H-E-B is known for, assuring customer satisfaction and compliance with all health regulations.
The Food Production Cook role at H-E-B is an essential position within the restaurant-style setting of the supermarket, primarily responsible for preparing and producing fresh food items efficiently while adhering to stringent food safety and sanitation standards. This is a full-time position that requires the candidate to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to a variety of tasks such as cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping food for recipe preparation, as well as prepackaging condiments and assisting in different cooking venues. The cook collaborates as part of a team to ensure a smooth and productive kitchen operation and meets the high standards expected by H-E-B customers.
The role emphasizes not only food preparation skills but also the ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace, comply with company policies, and deliver superior customer service to internal and external guests. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food production who enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are committed to maintaining quality and safety standards at all times. Candidates must demonstrate culinary knowledge, an understanding of nutritional values, and strong communication skills to greet and assist guests effectively. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate the dynamic nature of retail food service.
In addition to food prep responsibilities, this role demands physical stamina and the ability to work extended hours while performing various physical activities like standing, reaching, bending, and lifting. The position also encourages cooperation among team members to foster a safe and efficient workplace. H-E-B supports employee growth through preferred culinary certification or equivalent work experience, making this role suitable for those looking to advance their culinary career within a reputable and stable company. Overall, the Food Production Cook serves as a key player in maintaining the superior fast, fresh, and friendly service H-E-B is known for, assuring customer satisfaction and compliance with all health regulations.
Job Requirements
- 18 plus age
- experience in food preparation and equipment preferred
- related experience preferred
- high school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 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 be 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 be exposed to wet, cold, heat, ambient temperatures, and loud noise
- demonstrate the ability to lift 55 lbs and manage in excess of 80 lbs with a team lift
Job Qualifications
- 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
- Cuts, slices, dices, chops food for recipe preparation
- prepackages condiments for prepared food items
- completes tasks at assigned work station
- assists in multiple cooking venues
- assists in technical areas and with catering orders as needed
- complies with food safety and sanitation standards
- properly handles and maintains equipment
- maintains sanitation in food preparation areas
- provides internal customer service
- assists guests as needed
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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