Responsibilities
H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation, operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $31 billion. We're known to lead the way with creative new concepts, and now we're in the Restaurant & Bar business, combining exceptional food and outstanding service for a distinctive, yet familiar neighborhood dining experience.
As a Food Production Cook, you'll provide superior fast, fresh, and friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You'll prep ingredients for the kitchen and maintain department and food safety / sanitation standards.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources People drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a :
HEART FOR PEOPLE... willingness to deliver fast, fresh, and friendly customer service and teamwork with a great attitude?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... commitment to using and improving your culinary skills?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to support your Team's focus on excellence and guest satisfaction?
We are looking for :
- culinary certification, or equivalent culinary training / work experience preferred
- experience in food prep / equipment
- communication and interpersonal skills
What is the work?
Food Service :
Cuts, slices, dices, chops, food for recipe preparation; preps in accordance with recipe specifications and SOPsPrepackages condiments (sauces, dressings) for prepared food itemsCompletes tasks at assigned work stationAssists in multiple cooking venuesAssists in technical areas, and with catering orders, as neededPerforms other duties as assignedFood Safety / Sanitation :
Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standardsProperly handles / maintains temperature integrity of all ingredients, product, and equipment operationMaintains sanitation in food preparation areasProperly handles, operates, and maintains equipmentPerforms as a team member to help ensure a safe, clean, productive operationCustomer Service :
Provides internal customer serviceAssists guests as neededWhat is your background?
Minimum age 18 (mandatory)High school diploma (or equivalent)Culinary certification, or equivalent combination of culinary training / work experience (preferred)Experience in food preparation and equipment (preferred)Related experience (preferred)Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Food Production Cook?
Culinary knowledgeUnderstanding of nutritional values and ingredientsCommunication and interpersonal skillsReading and writing skillsAbility to execute high-volume productionAbility to keep open availability to accommodate rotating shifts including frequent evenings, weekends, and holidaysCan you...
Function in a fast-paced, retail environmentWork extended hours and / or rotating schedulesSafely maneuver around moving mechanical partsConstantlystand, reach at waist, graspFrequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic materialsOccasionally walk, reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements, shoulder circumductionOccasionally be exposed to wet, cold, heat, ambient temperatures, and loud noiseDemonstrate the ability to lift 55 lbs, and manage in excess of 80 lbs with a team liftWhile there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as Constantly : 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently : 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally : 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour dayIt is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.08-2019