Food Production Cook
About the job
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Culinary knowledge is required.
- Understanding nutritional values and ingredients is required.
- Communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Reading and writing skills are required.
- Ability to execute high-volume production is required.
- Must be available for rotating shifts, including frequent evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A high school diploma or GED (or equivalent) is required.
- Must be able to stand, reach, grasp, and perform the listed occasional physical movements and tasks.
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds and manage loads exceeding 80 pounds with a team lift, while following safe-lifting limits and seeking assistance when needed.
- Must safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts and work in a fast-paced retail environment, including exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic materials, varying temperatures, wet or cold conditions, and loud noise.
- Cut, slice, dice, and chop food for recipe preparation, following recipe specifications and standard operating procedures.
- Prepackage condiments such as sauces and dressings for prepared food items.
- Complete tasks at the assigned work station and assist in multiple cooking venues.
- Assist in technical areas and with catering orders as needed.
- Comply with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Properly handle ingredients and products, maintain temperature integrity, and operate and maintain equipment.
- Maintain sanitation in food preparation areas.
- Contribute as a team member to a safe, clean, and productive operation.
- Provide internal customer service and assist guests as needed.
- Work extended hours and rotating schedules, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in food preparation and equipment is preferred.
- Related experience is preferred.
- Culinary certification or equivalent culinary training or work experience is preferred.
About the company
H-E-B is a Texas-based grocery retailer with multiple store formats, including upscale Central Market, budget-friendly Joe V's Smart Shop, and Hispanic-focused Mi Tienda. It runs more than 435 stores in Texas and Mexico and employs over 154,000 people. Its product offering is everyday groceries and associated services, supported by a growing digital and delivery capability (notably via the Favor Delivery acquisition). The company emphasizes long-term, family-owned thinking rather than short-term market pressures, differentiating itself through strong regional identity, a diverse store format strategy, and a focus on customer loyalty. Its goals are to expand its store footprint in Texas and Mexico while enhancing digital and delivery services to better serve local communities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H-E-B opened Forney on February 4, 2026, and Mid-Cities on May 20, 2026.
- San Marcos opens a 114,000-square-foot H-E-B in October 2026, adding 450 jobs.
- Self-service kiosks launched at 40 True Texas BBQs on September 22, 2026.
What critics are saying
- H-E-B recalled jalapeño products again on August 14, 2026 after Salmonella contamination.
- H-E-B faces a $1 million lawsuit from the November 5, 2025 fatal truck crash.
- A major food-safety incident would destroy H-E-B's trust moat and private-label economics.
What makes H-E-B unique
- H-E-B opened its 12th DFW store in Euless on May 20, 2026.
- The chain pairs groceries, 50 True Texas BBQs, and Favor delivery across Texas.
- Dunnhumby ranked H-E-B America's top grocer in 2026, reinforcing loyalty and value.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours