Harlingen Flaming Birds - Food Production Cook - Part-Time

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. If eligible, you ll become an Owner in the company, so we re looking for commitment, hard work, and a 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.

• culinary certification, or equivalent culinary training / work experience preferred
• experience in food prep / equipment
• communication and interpersonal skills

Food Service

• Cuts, slices, dices, chops, food for recipe preparation; preps in accordance with recipe specifications and SOPs
• Prepackages condiments (sauces, dressings) 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Food Safety / Sanitation

• Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards
• Properly handles / maintains temperature integrity of all ingredients, product, and equipment operation
• Maintains sanitation in food preparation areas
• Properly handles, operates, and maintains equipment
• Performs as a team member to help ensure a safe, clean, productive operation

Customer Service

• Provides internal customer service
• Assists guests as needed

• 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)

• 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

• 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
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic materials
• Occasionally walk, reach at overhead, shoulder, knee, floor; bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / 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
• Follow safety lifting guidelines and seek assistance when needed

Note:

This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the role of H-E-B Food Production Cook. 08-2019