Food Service Associate

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields in Fairfax, VT is hiring a food service associate to greet customers, prepare food, and keep service areas clean and safe. This role supports daily store operations in a retail-food setting, focusing on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Shifts vary by location with flexible scheduling. Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00, reflecting a fast-paced team environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they approach the department and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service areas, prep stations and equipment for the business day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items or assist in preparation.
• Ensure utensils, napkins and condiments are available to customers.
• Check food temperatures before serving and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor cold case temperatures and product labels.
• Take orders and serve food items per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and organizing loads.
• May train other employees and report equipment or safety issues.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Food safety compliance

Follow directions

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maplefields - Fairfax - Fairfax, VT 05454

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Retail

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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.


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Qualifications Skill 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.