Food Service Associate

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Lower Village (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee is seeking a customer-focused retail team member for Maplefields in Stowe, Vermont. The role involves greeting customers, food preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe dining area in a fast-paced store environment.

The ideal candidate can work independently or with a team, handle varied temperatures, and follow food safety guidelines. Flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options is available to fit store needs.

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service, prep stations, and equipment for the day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items as needed.
• Ensure utensils, napkins, and condiments are available.
• Check food temperatures and follow safety guidelines.
• Inspect cold cases and remove outdated items.
• Take orders and serve food per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas and facilities.
• Assist with deliveries and stocking as needed.
• Report equipment issues to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Follow directions

Lift up to 50 lbs

Temperature handling

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Maplefields - Stowe - Stowe, VT 05672Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.

#IND123NG

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.