Sampling Kitchen Assistant Jobs

Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. Supporting our buying team with food preparation and setting up daily sampling sessions for the purpose of sensory evaluations. The best part? You'll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable, growing company.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $23.00 per hour
Work Location: Moreno Valley, CA

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports the recipe development process through idea generation, editing and styling.
• Provides general administration, word processing, data entry and organizational support.
• Reconciles credit card receipts on a monthly basis.
• Consults with Quality Assurance and the Buying department to coordinate tracking lists and schedules in order to support the timely evaluation of product samples.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Maintains the high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness and sanitation in the sampling and kitchen areas.
• Acts as a liaison for third party shipping contacts and the Buying Team, in order to coordinate the on-time delivery of product samples for sampling and Quality Assurance purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork.
• Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides administrative and operational support at events hosted on-site.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects.
• Assists the Kitchen team with the organization of product samples.
• Serves as a liaison for and supports the delivery of QA Kitchen reporting systems, including but not limited to tracking expenses, sampling results and product photos.
• Ensures all product samples are handled and stored in a safe, organized manner.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Manages and Supports Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.
• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and management.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Thinks critically and Resolves Problems: Responds to emerging problems in an accurate and timely manner. Where possible, leverages available resources to address situations before they occur.
• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• ServSafe Food Handler Training for food service and sanitation will be completed within 30 days of hire. The certificate must be renewed and maintained according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to operate a company vehicle to purchase and transport product samples.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Work is performed in a kitchen, office, remote office or a combination of these environments where kitchen equipment, a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.

Travel:

• Local travel required.
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.