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foodcityinternship; Seymour (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Food City in Seymour, Tennessee is seeking Food Service Associates to provide efficient and courteous customer service while preparing quality food. Candidates should be 18 years or older and can expect a positive working atmosphere promoting teamwork.

This role offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical and dental plans, and a great opportunity to grow within a family-owned company. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to running the best store in town!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Food service experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service.
• Maintain a positive attitude and create a friendly environment.
• Prepare all food for the Food Service department.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Teamwork

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

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.