Food Service Associate

R L VALLEE INC; Jeffersonville (VT); On-site; USD 48,602,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

R L VALLEE INC is seeking team members for Maplefields in Jeffersonville, VT to help run the deli/retail service. The role involves greeting customers, preparing hot and cold foods, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Shifts vary by location and scheduling is coordinated with a manager to meet business needs.

Candidates should have strong customer service and food safety knowledge, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures throughout the day.

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 up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in multiple temperatures during the day.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service areas and equipment for the day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Ensure utensils, napkins, and condiments are available.
• Check food temperatures and follow safety guidelines.
• Inspect products for quality and date labels.
• Take orders and serve items per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Assist with deliveries and restocking.
• Report equipment or safety issues to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Follow directions

Lifting 50 lbs

Temperature handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maplefields - Madonna - Jeffersonville, VT 05464Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.

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.

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.