Food Service Associate

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Alburgh (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields at the Crossroads in Alburgh, VT is hiring for a position in our retail food service team. The role offers Full-Time/Part-Time hours with an hourly wage of $16.00–$18.00. You will greet customers, set up stations, and prepare hot and cold items while ensuring food safety and cleanliness.

Shifts vary by location and schedule will be discussed with your manager. Flexible hours help accommodate your needs, with opportunities to train others and support daily store operations.

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.
• Ability to work in multiple different temperatures during the day.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service throughout interaction.
• Set up food service, kitchen, prep stations, and equipment for business day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items as needed.
• Ensure utensils, napkins and condiments are available to customers.
• Check food temperatures before serving and follow safety guidelines.
• Check cold case temperatures frequently.
• Inspect products for quality and label accuracy; remove as needed.
• Take orders and serve food items per customer requests.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, floors, and equipment.
• Assist with deliveries and loading as required.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety issues to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Directions following

Lifting 50lbs

Temperature handling

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Maplefields at the Crossroads - Alburgh, VT 05440
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Retail

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Tasks and Responsibilities

• Always greet customers as they approach the department, provide excellent customer service through entire interaction.
• Set up food service, kitchen, prep stations, and equipment for business day.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold food items.
• Ensure proper utensils, napkins and condiments are available to customers.
• Check food temperatures before serving following all food safety guidelines.
• Check Cold case temperatures frequently.
• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.
• Take orders and serve food items to customers following customers specific requests.
• Clean, wash and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment.
• Collect and place garbage/compost in designated containers.
• May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to management immediately.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and putting loads away in an orderly manner.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

QualificationsSkill Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to work in multiple different temperatures during the day.

Availability:

Shifts vary by location and are established bases on the business needs of the Store. Your manager will work with you to find a schedule that will provide you with your desired hours, whenever possible. Schedules are flexible and should be discussed with your manager.