Food Service Associate

Food City / KVAT Foods Inc.; Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Food Service Associates to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will ensure exceptional customer service while preparing delicious food items and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers the opportunity to be cross-trained in various areas, fostering a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. With a commitment to community involvement and employee well-being, this company provides a supportive workplace where your contributions truly matter. If you're looking to make a difference while enjoying a fun and engaging work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean workstation.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and courteous customer service at all times.
• Prepare and produce quality food products to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Safety Program

Job description

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to 'Run the Best Store in Town!'
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer-first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers, providing prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare and produce 'Quality' food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations.
• Make sandwiches.
• Assist with Hot Bar.
• Slice meats and cheese.
• Serve food and drinks.
• Take telephone orders for food and specialty cakes.
• Keep workstation and area around workstation neat and clean (washing dishes, mopping, etc.).
• Assist in making sure that all packaged products for self-service are in proper package with correct weights and ingredients.
• Follow company Food Safety program.
• Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products.
• Food Service Associates should expect to be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food Service experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Benefits of working for Food City

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!

About Food City

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations.