Food Service Associate

R L VALLEE INC; Sharon (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

R L VALLEE INC is seeking staff for Maplefields - Sharon Trading Post in Sharon, VT. The role offers hourly pay and both full-time and part-time options, with shifts scheduled to meet store needs.

The position focuses on delivering great customer service, food preparation, and safe handling of food items in a fast-paced retail setting. You will work closely with teammates to maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and support daily operations while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and listening abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and handle physical tasks.
• Willingness to adapt shifts to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Always greet customers and provide service with a friendly attitude.
• Set up food service areas, stations, and equipment for the day.
• Prepare or assist in hot and cold food items as needed.
• Ensure utensils, napkins, and condiments are stocked for customers.
• Check food temperatures and follow safety guidelines.
• Inspect products for quality and remove expired items.
• Take orders and serve items according to customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment; manage waste disposal.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking supplies.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to management.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Food safety knowledge

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maplefields - Sharon Trading Post - Sharon, VT 05065

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.

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.