Deli Counter Worker

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a seasonal Deli Counter Employee for a railroad dining operation in Chattanooga, TN. This temporary role offers potential for permanent opportunities and benefits after eligibility.

Responsibilities include taking orders from a predefined menu, cooking and plating dishes, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Prior culinary or food prep experience is a plus; background check required.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in food preparation.
• Great attendance, customer service attitude.
• Dress code: black pants/skirt or knee-length dress, black shirt, closed-toe shoes.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders from preplanned menu options.
• Cook food according to designated menu using culinary techniques.
• Plate the food to ensure it is visually appealing and matches the dish quality.
• Maintain a sanitized and well-organized kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation experience

Customer service

Attendance

Dress code adherence

Job description

DELI COUNTER

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a several seasonal Deli Counter Employee for the daily railroad company based in Chattanooga, TN. This non‑profit organization offers several daily trips exploring the Chattanooga area. This is a temporary job with several permanent opportunities.

Pay Rate

$12.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Dining car- Friday and Saturday only 12:00pm- 10:00pm or 11:00pm (will be Thursday-Sunday in peak season)

Tea Room- Thursday- Sunday 8:30am-3:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take customer orders from preplanned menu options
• Cook food based on designated menu using various culinary techniques.
• Plate the food to ensure it is visually appealing and matches the quality of the dish
• Maintain a sanitized and well‑organized kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces

Qualifications and Requirements

• Culinary experience is a PLUS
• Previous experience in food preparation
• Great attendance, customer service experience and attitude
• Black pants, skirt or dress (knee length), black shirt, closed toe shoes
• Background check

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light‑industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer APSChattanooga