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For generations, Draeger's has strived to be the best in quality, variety and value. However, no aspect of Draeger's is more important than the employees we hire. Draeger's employees are ambassadors for the company, providing the highest quality of service and professionalism that our customers have come to expect.

Draeger's provides a distinctive selection of the highest quality products through and egaged and knowledgeable staff that creates an exceptional customer experience.

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Our Mission

Draeger's provides a distinctive selection of the highest quality food and related products at fair value through an engaged and knowledgeable staff that creates an exceptional customer experience.

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Why Work for us?

We are the leader in gourmet and specialty foods in the Bay Area. If you are passionate about food and love giving excellent customer service, we are the place for you. Come experience our friendly, creative and rewarding work environment.

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Benefits

For Union positions, Draeger's provides competitive wages, excellent health benefits, pension and paid vacation.

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Available Positions:

Culinary Lead Cook - SSF

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc in South San Francisco is seeking for an experienced full-time Culinary Lead Cook immediately.

Pay range: $26/hr - $40/hr

This position reports to the Plant Superintendant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following but not limited to):
  • Manages all day-to-day operations of the kitchen
  • Scheduling for all shifts as it relates to the Kitchen team
  • Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
  • Follows complex recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasonings, cooking of all Deli items serve in Draeger’s Stores.
  • Oversee food preparation for Catering orders and ensures the Kitchen Staff is following company standards, and recipe specifications.
  • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
  • Ensure full compliance and effectiveness of the HACCP program and regulatory requirements.
  • Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or staffing shortages.
  • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Review food production practices in all areas of the Kitchen for efficiency, quality, nutritional integrity, waste, cost controls, and safety.
  • Develop systems, methods and procedures for consistent operations
  • Recruitment and retention of deli staff
  • Serves as a Trainer in the training of less experienced cooks.
  • Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
  • Follows GMP policies in the Kitchen and ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
  • Performs inventory, and/or enter inventory into the production
  • Deli equipment sourcing and management
  • Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of Food and Workplace safety requirements in the Kitchen
  • Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
  • Willing and able to manage equipment including repairs, cleanliness and maintenance
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must have at least 2-3 years culinary leadership experience in food service, hospitality, restaurant, or similar industry.
  • Completion of Culinary School.
  • Expert knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and Food Safety practices and the ability to identify and correct problems in the operations.
  • Excellent production planning and execution skills for all levels of events and operations.
  • Ability to create a collaborative environment with a cross section of leaders from different departments.
  • Able to use production software to enter pre and post production data
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to work.
  • Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skill and ability to communicate effectively with customers, other team members and leadership.
  • Familiarity with SG System is a plus.
  • Neat and clean in appearance.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work area
  • Able to communicate, read and comprehend instructions in English & Spanish
Physical requirements include but are not limited to:
  • Must be able to stand for 100% of the shift.
  • Must be able to work in a loud environment.
  • Ability to work around hot equipment and cold refrigeration.
  • This position may require lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
Benefits and Perks:
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • 401K Program
  • Employee Discount after introductory period.
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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com Please - no telephone calls.


Maintenance Technician - SSF

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of Draeger’s business goals and objectives.

Work Setting: In-person at retail grocery stores, production kitchens, warehouses, walk-in coolers.

This position reports to the Plant Superintendant.

This is a full-time, non-union position (40 hours per week).

Pay: $35 to $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Must be able to travel to all store locations: Menlo Park, Los Altos, San Mateo, and Blackhawk (Danville).  Valid CDL required.

Abilities:

  • Flexibility to deal with any unforeseen changes in routine, such as immediate reassignment to another job due to breakdown.
  • Work any assigned shift, reasonable weekly overtime and weekends.
  • Complete all essential job functions relating to physical demands and requirements such as perform occasional very heavy lifting.
  • Complete all essential job functions relating to work environment that includes working in dusty, noisy and varying temperatures ranging from extreme heat (110°+) to very cool (-10°).
  • Adapt to new technology in tools, equipment and processes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

  • Maintain production equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Respond to “floor calls” in a timely manner.
  • Handle all breakdowns in an efficient manner.
  • Coordinate with Store Managers and Maintenance Manager to resolve breakdown issues.
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
  • Perform other maintenance tasks such as rebuilding pumps.
  • Successfully complete “confined space” training and be able to work in confined spaces.
  • Report to Maintenance Director shortage of parts or any special needs.
  • Support plant effort of focusing on, and adhering to, all Personnel and Food Safety, SQF, HACCP, Quality, AIB and GMP regulations and policies.
  • Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, both union and management.
  • Machine repairs.
  • Roof repairs.
  • Some electrical work
  • Shop keeper

Qualifications:

  • 5 years direct experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing union environment, preferably food related required.
  • Able to perform various types of welding: TIG, MIG, arc, gas.
  • Solid understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical applications.
  • Must have excellent mechanical skills.
  • Must be able to trouble shoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems, and piping and plumbing issues on various pieces of production and packaging equipment throughout our plant including utility equipment such as hot water heaters and air compressors.
  • Must show a large amount of initiative and judgment in analyzing, planning and laying out work for the installation of new and used equipment as well as performing maintenance on our plant facility when needed.
  • Must be proficient with hand tools and shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, pipe threaders, drain pipe cleaning and welding equipment.
  • May be required to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, heating and refrigeration systems and control systems.
  • May be required to oversee the work of lower-level rate mechanics as well as working with and directing contractors.
  • Carpentry experience preferred.
  • Refrigeration experience preferred.
  • Electrical experience preferred.
  • 3 years HVAC/R (HVAC and Refrigeration) experience required.
  • Ability to commute/relocate prior to starting work (preferred).

Benefits:

  • 401K + matching
  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee discount after introductory period.

Shift Availability: Must have flexibility to work weekends if needed and emergencies.

Language: English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • HVAC Certification (Required)
  • HVAC/R Certification Preferred
  • OSHA 30 (Preferred)
  • EPA Certification (Preferred)

If you think you would be the right person for this position, we would like to discuss it with you. Please e-mail your resume to Careers@Draegers.com and include “Maintenance Technician” in the subject line.

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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com
Please - no telephone calls.


Deli Kitchen Cook – SSF

Fog City Foods, a division of Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc is seeking a full-time Deli Kitchen Cook immediately. This is at our South San Francisco location in our deli production kitchen.

About Us:

Draeger's Market is an established leader in providing fresh, high-quality products to our community. Our gourmet deli offers an array of delicious, artisan-crafted foods, and we’re looking for a Deli Kitchen Cook to elevate our offerings and inspire our kitchen team.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a production kitchen or as a line cook. This position reports to the Plant Superintendent and Sanitation Director.

Work Schedule:

4:00 am - 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm. Morning Shift. Days and times may vary depending on company needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Packaging food items per list
  • Food Prepping
  • Assist in shipping of all Deli foods.
  • Prepare items on station assignment list.
  • Order fulfillment
  • Ability to cook small batches of food.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift, push and pull carts weighing 50+ pounds
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to work.
  • Knowledgeable on Lean Kitchen practices
  • Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skill and ability to communicate effectively with customers, other team members and leadership.
  • Familiarity with SG System is a plus.
  • Able to communicate, read and comprehend instructions in English.
  • Neat and clean in appearance.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work area.
  • Able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation after 1 year of employment
  • Paid Holidays through the Union
  • Paid Sick Leave through the Union
  • Health and Dental Benefits through the Union
  • Employee Discount after probationary period.
  • Referral program

Experience:

Cooking: 5 years (Required)

Culinary: 5 year (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40 per week

Shift Availability:

Day Shift (Required)

If you think you would be the right person for this position we would like to discuss it with you. Please e-mail your resume to Careers@Draegers.com and include "Deli Kitchen Cook" in the subject line. *Please indicate if you are available to work a variety of shifts during the holidays.*

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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com
Please - no telephone calls.

Grocery Receiver – Menlo Park

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc in Menlo Park is seeking a full time Grocery Receiver. This position is responsible for stocking and displaying grocery products while providing outstanding customer service.

This position reports to the Store Director and the Assistant Store Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following but not limited to):

  • Stocks, rotates, merchandises, and faces products according to department procedures
  • Receives product deliveries, ensures order and invoice accuracy and notes discrepancies
  • Checks to ensure all grocery items are merchandised attractively as per quality standards
  • Maintains and organizes back-stock and warehouse storage areas according to department standards
  • Adheres to all guidelines about product recommendations and information
  • Communicates grocery needs, adjustments, and problems to grocery manager promptly and efficiently
  • Maintains a safe and cleanly work environment in accordance with department, state and federal regulations
  • Performs light cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting, and packaging disposal as necessary
  • Works with colleagues as a team; maintains a positive attitude and a willingness to help others
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of grocery products, both shelf stable and perishable, and proper rotation skills. Able to work in various environments, wet, cold, etc.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, other team members, and leadership.
  • Able to lift 40-50 pounds.
  • Familiar with the operation of hand trucks, pallet jacks, and walk-behind forklifts.
  • Able to work a variety of shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays. This shift is primarily overnight hours.
  • Examples of shifts available include but are not limited to: 3 am to 11:30 am; 4 am to 12:30 pm; 5 am to 1:30 pm. Flexible schedule is required.

Benefits:

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave through the Union
  • Paid Union Holidays
  • Health and Dental Benefits through the Union
  • Employee Discount after probationary period
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Pay range $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Experience:

Stocking: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift

If you think you would be the right person for this position we would like to discuss it with you. Please e-mail your resume to Careers@Draegers.com and include "Grocery Receiver" in the subject line. *Please indicate whether or not you are able to lift 40-50 pounds.*

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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com
Please - no telephone calls.

Experienced Grocery Checker – Menlo Park

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc in Menlo Park is seeking a part time experienced Grocery Checker immediately.

This position reports to the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.

About Us:

Draeger's is a family-owned grocery company that provides a distinctive selection at higher quality. We offer a fine blend of gourmet, international and natural foods, prepared foods/bakery products, meat, wine, catering, beverages and cookware products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following but not limited to):

  • Able to provide excellent customer service. Friendly greet each customer.
  • Knowledge of the grocery department and products sold in the department, along with learning the location of products within the store
  • The ability to lift cases of product and having the skills to stock and face the grocery shelves properly are required.
  • Sanitation duties as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Availability to work a variety of shifts including opening and closing.
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to customer service
  • Able to work a variety of shifts primarily weekends and evenings, and holidays.
  • Knowledge of the cash register and its operation, along with cash handling skills.
  • Knowledge of produce department items and learning proper produce codes are required.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skill and ability to communicate effectively with customers, other team members and leadership.

Benefits:

  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discount after probationary period.
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave through the Union
  • Paid Union Holidays
  • Health and Dental Benefits through the Union.
  • Flexible Schedule

Experience:

Cash register: 2 years (Required)

Cash handling: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Ability to Commute:

Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Required)

Job Type:

Part-time

Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Expected hours:

24-40 per week

Shift:

Day, Evening or Morning

If you think you would be the right person for this position we would like to discuss it with you. Please e-mail your resume to Careers@Draegers.com and include "Experienced Grocery Checker" in the subject line.

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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com
Please - no telephone calls.

Meat Cutter – San Mateo

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc in San Mateo is seeking a full-time meat cutter. We are a family-owned premier grocery store with an award-winning meat department.

Pay range $20 - $27 per hour, depending on experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (includes the following but not limited to):

  • Provide efficient, courteous, and friendly customer service – our most important duty.
  • Perform duties related to the display, and selling of beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, sausages, ready-to-cook products, and cured meats.
  • Prepare, package, weigh, and price meat products for sale.
  • Receive, unload, and put away product deliveries.
  • Understand and protect food safety standards.
  • Assist with cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Ensure all cases and shelves are clean and well-stocked.
  • Perform duties related to the cutting, and preparation of beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, sausages, ready-to-cook products, and cured meats.
  • You will handle freight, organize coolers, and operate electric meat saws, grinders, and other meat processing equipment.
  • Follow department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking products.
  • Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation of product.

Qualifications:

  • You should display an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • You should be able to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • You should be able to take direction and work as a team member.
  • You should be able to stand for up to 5 hours and a total of 8 hours per shift.
  • You should be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with English-speaking customers.
  • Meat Cutters must have knowledge of meat cuts and different cooking techniques for them.

Benefits:

  • Health and Dental Benefits through the Union.
  • Paid Union Holidays.
  • Paid sick leave through the Union.
  • Referral program.
  • Employee Discount after probationary period.
  • Store Discount

Experience:

Meat Cutting: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40 per week

Shift Availability:

Day Shift

Schedule:

Weekends as needed

Physical Setting:

Grocery Store

If you think you would be the right person for this position we would like to discuss it with you. Please e-mail your resume to Careers@Draegers.com and include "Meat Cutterr" in the subject line.

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Please email your resume and application to: careers@Draegers.com
Please - no telephone calls.

DRAEGER’S SUPERMARKETS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DEDICATED TO NON DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. DRAEGER’S SELECTS THE BEST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL FOR THE JOB BASED ON JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS REGARDLESS OF RACE, AGE (40+), COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.