EG Food Service Associate

Turkey Hill Minit Markets; East Earl (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is looking for outgoing team members in East Earl, PA. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food quickly while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety protocols. You will greet guests warmly, ensure efficient service at the register, and support the Store Manager in upholding company standards. This role requires 3-6 months of experience in retail or guest service. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules available.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months retail or guest service restaurant experience preferred.
• ServSafe/Food Safety certification a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food quickly while adhering to food safety protocols.
• Greet all guests in a friendly manner.
• Ensure cleanliness in food service areas and maintenance of company standards.
• Effectively operate the register and process sales transactions.

Skills

High energy

Team oriented

Computer skills

Comfortable interacting with guests

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary: If you are a high energy, outgoing leader who loves to help others, work as part of a team, and enjoys working in a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food quickly and efficiently following food safety measures and presentation. This person will work to ensure that our guests receive the highest quality food items in a timely, easy and pleasant manner. This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a working environment that promotes engagement and living the Company values.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests in a friendly manner to make them feel welcomed and appreciated.
• When assigned to the food service area, ensuring that the recipes and food prep procedures are followed correctly. That food is wrapped and labeled correctly.
• Ensure that food presentation and work areas are kept sparkling clean, maintain company standards, adhering to standard food safety preparation and sanitization protocols, and maintenance of equipment.
• Effectively operate the register, processing sales transactions in an efficient and friendly manner to minimize guest wait time (where applicable).
• Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness the food service area.
• Monitor product levels on the sales floor, including coolers and hot food cases, rotating stock and keeping product levels full so that we have what our guests’ desire and achieve the Company goal of 100% in-stock at all times.
• Lead by example in execution of Company values, programs, processes and policies.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Store Manager or person in charge in SM’s absence.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Working Relationships

Store team members, Store Manager, District Manager, and various Corporate personnel and vendors.

Minimum Education

N/A

Preferred Education

High School or GED

Minimum Experience

N/A

Preferred Experience

3-6 months retail or guest service restaurant.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications and Skills

ServSafe /Food Safety certification a plus but not mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Comfortable talking and interacting with guests and team members
• High energy
• Ability to move from one activity to another quickly
• Team oriented; willing to give extra effort to help others
• Computer skills are helpful

Scheduling

This position is a part time and full-time and involves working a variety of hours, day and night, as Turkey Hill locations can be open 24 hours depending on the store. Weekend & Holiday hours are required.

Hours & Conditions

Part-time (up to 29 hours), Full-time (30-40 hours)

Travel

5%

Physical Requirements

Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ability to stand/walk 8 hours a day; reach overhead, bend, squat, twist, reach, grasp and grip and work in cooler (cold temperatures). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other

Specialized attire required in food establishments.