Food Service Associate

Par-Mar-Stores; Mineral Wells (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Par-Mar-Stores is seeking a Food Service Associate to deliver prompt, reliable service and work as part of a collaborative team. You will interact with guests, handle transactions, and prepare food to meet customer expectations while following safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and maintaining clean, organized store and backroom areas, with responsibilities including cash handling, compliance with age-restricted product rules, and daily paperwork.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teamwork and good communication skills.
• Ability to adapt well to change and handle busy periods.
• Familiarity with food handling and safety guidelines.
• Experience with operating a cash register and handling transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards and provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Complete transactions by scanning or keying prices, finalize sales, and collect payment.
• Ensure compliance with age-restricted products such as tobacco, alcohol, and lottery.
• Prepare food and beverages to meet customer expectations and maintain kitchen area cleanliness.

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