EG Food Service Associate

Cumberland Farms; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-energy leader to join their team in food operations. This role involves preparing high-quality food quickly while ensuring safety and presentation standards are met. You will greet guests warmly, maintain cleanliness, and support the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to help others. With flexible scheduling and a dynamic work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a thriving food service setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ensure food safety and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor product levels in the food service area.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Computer Skills

High Energy

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 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:

1. Greet all guests in a friendly manner to make them feel welcomed and appreciated.
2. When assigned to the food service area, ensure that the recipes and food prep procedures are followed correctly, and that food is wrapped and labeled appropriately.
3. Ensure that food presentation and work areas are kept sparkling clean, maintaining company standards, adhering to standard food safety preparation and sanitization protocols, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Effectively operate the register, processing sales transactions in an efficient and friendly manner to minimize guest wait time (where applicable).
5. Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the food service area.
6. Monitor product levels on the sales floor, including coolers and hot food cases, rotating stock and keeping product levels full to achieve the Company goal of 100% in-stock at all times.
7. Lead by example in the execution of Company values, programs, processes, and policies.
8. Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Store Manager or person in charge in the Store Manager’s absence.
9. 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 part-time and full-time and involves working a variety of hours, day and night, as EG America 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.