Customer-First Food Service Associate | Flexible Hours

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields in Fairfax, VT is hiring a food service associate to greet customers, prepare food, and keep service areas clean and safe. This role supports daily store operations in a retail-food setting, focusing on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Shifts vary by location with flexible scheduling. Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, reflecting a fast-paced team environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to follow all food safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to lift objects properly up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they approach the department and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service areas, prep stations and equipment for the business day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items or assist in preparation.
• Ensure utensils, napkins and condiments are available to customers.
• Check food temperatures before serving and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor cold case temperatures and product labels.
• Take orders and serve food items per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and organizing loads.
• May train other employees and report equipment or safety issues.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Food safety compliance

Follow directions

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Maplefields in Fairfax, VT is hiring a food service associate to greet customers, prepare food, and keep service areas clean and safe. This role supports daily store operations in a retail-food setting, focusing on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Shifts vary by location with flexible scheduling. Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, reflecting a fast-paced team environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.