Kitchen Associate

About Heinen's

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as sandwiches, wraps, and trays, according to customers’ orders following approved procedures.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and meats, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Follow Heinen’s panning, packaging, and merchandising standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of the Kitchen Department.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team to complete daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing (weekly and special orders), stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings, vendor calls, and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Heinen's Diamond Difference Standards

• Professional Appearance: Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand.
• Acknowledge: Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.
• Evaluate: Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.
• Thank: Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.
• Engage: Engage customers when appropriate.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Possess the ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.

Benefits (Illinois)

• Retirement Plan: Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates. Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options. Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance: Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules. Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability. Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development: Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing: Company-provided associate assistance program. Family, Parental, and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts: 20% discount on Heinen's products.