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K-VA-T Food Stores Inc / Food City; Independence (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Ins.

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Job summary

Food City is looking for a Food Service Associate to support daily store operations with a customer-first approach. You will greet customers, provide prompt service, and contribute to a positive and fun work environment. Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required, and candidates must be 18 or older.

You will help prepare food, maintain stock, and ensure proper product rotation and packaging. The role involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced setting with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food Service experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and perform routine tasks with daily interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, friendly customer service and greet customers.
• Assist in preparing food for the Food Service department per guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and proper food safety practices.
• Assist in ordering products and supplies as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare all food for the Food Service department per manual guideline, when applicable
• Prepare and produce “Quality” food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations
• Prepare grill orders
• Use Fryer per manual guidelines
• Slice meats and cheeses
• Assist in proper rotation of product in coolers and freezers
• Assist in maintaining good code dates on all products
• Put up stock
• Follow company Food Safety program
• Keep workstation and area around workstation neat and clean (washing dishes, mopping, ventilation)
• Assist in ordering product and supplies needed for daily operation
• Assist in making sure that all packaged products for self-service are in proper package with correct weights and ingredients to satisfy local weights and measures regulations
• Food Service Associates should expect to be cross trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Food Service experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits of working for Food City:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Medical Plan with wellness benefits
• Dental Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Associate Offers
• and so much more!

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to “run the best store in town.” Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you’re looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.