Kitchen Food Prep Associate

$14.00 - $17.13 PER HOUR Part Time closing shift Sunday, Monday and Thursday  GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all fresh products for the kitchen. This person will be assisting the chefs in the preparation of chef-prepared salads and entrees, preparing items for the salad bar, setting up and taking down the salad and soup bars, preparing and packaging sandwiches, receiving, and stocking product, and providing exceptional customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the kitchen provides Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the kitchen Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items Ensures the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance Delivers excellent customer service to all customers Assists in preparation of chef-prepared salads, entrees, and special orders Slices, cuts, and chops fruits, vegetables, and other items to be used in recipes Prepares items for the salad bar; greens, walnuts, croutons, beets, bacon, etc. Mixes salad dressings Mixes to-go dips Assembling and packaging to-go soups, salads, and sandwiches Setup and/or takedown of salad bar and soup bar Receiving and stocking of product Assists as needed to ensure the success of the kitchen as a whole MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Consistent and daily interaction with store associates Consistent and daily interaction with customers TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to learn and use proper knife skills Must enjoy working with and handling food products Should have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating good food Current Food Handler’s Permit Ability to read and follow a recipe Basic math skills used to double or half a recipe Ability to interpret policies and procedures Excellent organization and planning skills Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates effectively and efficiently Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.

Salary : $14 - $17