Zingerman's Mail Order, LLC
Mail Order Overnight Seasonal Kitchen Staff (Finance)
Overnight Shift Openings!
Zingerman's Mail Order is hiring seasonal crew to work in our kitchen and preparing meals for our staff!
Compensation is $16.50 for overnight shift (starts November 27th)
About Us
Zingermans Mail Order is the online and catalog shop for Zingermans. We ship great food and gifts all across America, everything from bread and cheese to cured ham and tinned fish.
The holidays at Zingerman's Mail Order are crazy but fun. We grow from a crew of 100 to a swarm of nearly 500. People come to work here from all walks of life. Moms, dads, students, retirees, landscapers, dancers. Some people are in between jobs. Some people, this is their first job. Some folks come because they want to work with us for the long term. Some, it's just a little job for extra Christmas present money. Any reason is fine with us. Nearly everyone who works here now started as a part of a holiday crew at one time or another. We'd love for you to join us.
Safety at Zingermans Mail Order
The health and safety of our staff is our greatest priority. We are adamantly following the guidelines and directives from the CDC, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other experts. We are focusing on screening, sanitizing and distancing in our building:
We are sanitizing all touched surfaces daily.We wear masks in the building when Washtenaw County is in a HIGH Covid status.Masks and hand sanitizer are available everyday for all of our employees.We are screening everyone who comes to work each day for symptoms.
What kinds of things do you do in this job?
Employee meals are a benefit for our employees. You will be part of a team, preparing and serving awesome, locally sourced meals for Zingermans Mail Order staff. In addition to employee meals, you will also be responsible for producing some of our most popular foods made in our kitchen.
We clean a lot. After every meal, including washing dishes, refrigerators, prep surfaces and more.Preparing and serving meals to our staff (over 400 people a day in December)You will set up & tear down for each mealServe meals to our staffKeep the employee break rooms and kitchen spaces cleanSweep & mop floorsWork from opening and closing checklistsYou will follow checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPS) in order to keep our food & kitchen safe, clean & tidy.You will be making & packaging our very own Spiced Pecans
Where is this job?
Zingermans warehouse is located at 610 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. We are on the AATA bus route.
What does it take to get hired in our Kitchen & Employee Meal department?
There are lots of things we are hoping to find in anyone who applies. (We've listed them below.) But there are three musts:
You must have experience cooking & preparing food in a commercial kitchenYou must meet availability requirements to be considered for this position. Full time availability is preferred. Part time availability will be considered, you must be able to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week with Monday-Wednesday as the preferred days.You must be comfortable, bending, lifting and being on your feet for a 8-10 hours shift.Available Shifts:
Overnight Shift (Starts November 27th): 10pm-8am
What kind of skills are required for this job?
There are a couple of things youll need to have to make this job work:
You must love food!Food preparation and cooking experienceAbility to read and speak fluently in EnglishAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsServSafe certification preferred, but not required
What kinds of personal traits fit well in this job?
You hate to let a problem go. You want to fix it before it leaves your hands.You can do repetitive work without totally zoning out.You love the game of how to follow a standard procedure yet do it with your own flair.You are punctual. Being late kinda drives you crazy.You have reliable transportation to and from work.You love new experiences. You have a gut feeling that the experience of a crazy-busy holiday season in a windowless warehouse surrounded by 10,000 breads and coffee cakes is going to be fun.You can take constructive criticism well. It doesnt get you down. You say, OK, got it, and work to do better next time.You've got a deep well of relentless, outrageous enthusiasm & energy. Maybe you even love food. :)Youre nice. (Were nice too.)
When does this job begin and end?
Work starts in November and ends on or around December 22nd, 2022
Are there any other perks?
Absolutely. All training is paid. All breaks are paid. If youre working a longer shift and theres a lunch or dinner break, we make homemade meals and serve them for free. (Theyre delicious.) You get a 50% discount on nearly everything we sell and a 10% discount at other Zingermans businesses like Zingermans Deli, Bakehouse, Roadhouse, and Miss Kim. Discounts at local businesses like Literati, Downtown Home and Garden and more.
Will I get full time work?
Yes. If you would like to work full time hours, that is available. If you only want part time hours, that is ok too.
Can I apply for full time work after the job ends?
Yes, we encourage it. We'll have a limited number of both full & part time positions at Mail Order and elsewhere in the Zingerman's Community of Business after the holiday.
What's the hiring process like?
Its quick. We don't have a typical interview for our holiday crew. Well ask you to come in to complete some paperwork. Thats it. When youre done youll leave knowing when to return for your first paid shift. You can choose a date. We can get you working within one week, usually sooner. We aim to get you working and paid as soon as possible.