Food Service Associate

Par Mar Stores; Amma (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Mar Stores in Amma, WV is seeking a Food Service Associate to deliver prompt, reliable service and uphold cleanliness and safety standards across the store and kitchen areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing needs throughout shifts. Responsibilities include handling transactions, preparing food and beverages, and ensuring compliance with age-restricted products.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well within a team and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and store needs.
• Experience with customer transactions and basic cash handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the store according to management needs while delivering excellent customer service to guests.
• Handle customer transactions by scanning or keying prices and processing payments.
• Ensure compliance with age-restricted products such as tobacco, alcohol, and lottery.
• Prepare food and beverages to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the store, register area, and backroom.
• Operate cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Record time worked and complete daily paperwork as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Position: We will rely on you to make sure each guest receives prompt and reliable service.

As a Food Service Associate you will need to have a strong commitment to teamwork, good communication skills and can adapt well to change.

Food Service Associates are responsible for:

• Maintaining the store to the needs of management while giving excellent customer service to each guest
• Completing customer transactions by scanning products or manually keying price into register, finalizing sale and collecting payment from customer
• Ensure compliance with age restricted products such as tobacco, alcohol and lottery
• Prepare food and beverage in a manner to meet customer expectations
• Familiarity with food handling, safety and other food service guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized store, register area and backroom
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
• Properly operate cooking equipment
• Maintain cleanliness outside of the store
• Ensure all deliveries are made according to company policy
• Maintain safe/secure environment adhering to company safety methods
• Properly record time worked
• Complete daily paperwork/record-keeping

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must successfully complete company training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse all parts of the location quickly
• Prolonged periods of standing on a hard surfaced floor
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds at a time

Food Service Associates will be provided with the following: