Advanced customer service, interpersonal, and influencing skills - Advanced merchandising skills - Advanced verbal written communication skills - Ability to lead a Department and schedule Partners for effectiveness - Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals) - Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects - Education: Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or home economics or H-E-B Culinary certification ( - Licenses/Certifications: Food Safety Certification - Completion of / ability to complete TABC Certification - Completion of H-E-B Connections Department SORM - Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced, retail environment Safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts Work extended hours and varying work schedule as dictated by the business, including weekend shifts Constantly stand, reach at waist, and grasp Occasionally walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, and perform fine motor movements Occasionally be exposed to cold, hot, ambient temperatures, loud noise, wet conditions Demonstrate the ability to lift 25 lbs, and manage more than 25 lbs The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (preferred) - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong knowledge of H-E-B systems and processes, including Scheduling System, Recipe Authoring System, Inventory Management Systems, Product Ordering Systems, Display Planning System, Sales Data Systems, Microsoft Office Application, Internal Company Websites, Company Mobile Applications for Partners and Customers - Working knowledge of catering, food presentation, large scale cooking, ethnic food, recipe development, etc.