Food Service Associate

Global Partners LP; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking a Food Service Associate/Deli Clerk to handle deli and food service operations with a focus on sanitation, cost controls, and guest service. You will process transactions, assist with prep, packaging, and displays, ensuring accuracy and safety.

This role requires flexibility for weekend/evening shifts and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Join a team that values reliability, quality, and community presence as part of a Fortune 500 company with a long-standing

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Weekend/holiday/evening shifts required or available.
• 2 years foodservice or retail management experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Process cash register transactions, giving back change and refunds.
• Learn to use register, scales, scanners and debit/credit terminals.
• Learn to use UPC codes, store signage, and memorize register keys/codes.
• Read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, and posted policies.
• Handle deli ingredients, meats, vegetables, fruits, spices and oils.
• Weigh and price using scales, ensure correct labeling.
• Monitor pricing, signage, and shelf placement.
• Keep check stand and work areas clean and organized.
• Prepare, wrap, weigh, slice, and stock deli/food service products.
• Cook and prepare deli items, salads, sandwiches, beverages, and prepared meals.
• Work safely around slicers, ovens, burners and fryers.
• Display products per department guidelines.
• Take guest orders and ensure timely, satisfactory completion.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Flexibility

Food safety

Physical stamina

Tools

POS register

Scales

Scanners

Debit/Credit terminals

Job description

Global Partner's is looking for a Food Service Associate/ Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of sanitation, store appearance and guest service.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we've believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other-and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we're proud to fuel communities-responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose-anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Process cash register transactions, giving back change and refunds.
• Learn to use register, scales, scanners and debit/credit terminals.
• Learn to use UPC codes, store signage, and learn and memorize various register keys and codes.
• Read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, register forms, and posted company policies/procedures.
• Learn and work with deli ingredients including various meat items, vegetables and fruits, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces and oils.
• Using scale printer machines, ensuring weights and pricing are correct.
• Understanding the importance monitoring product pricing, signage, and placement as well as the use of product shelf tags and shelf signage.
• Keeping a clean, neat and orderly check stand/sales counter and work production areas.
• Preparing, wrapping, boxing, weighing, slicing, and stocking deli/food service products, rotating them as necessary to ensure product quality and safety.
• The preparation and cooking of deli and food service items, which includes items like fried foods, salads prepared on premise, sandwiches, roller grill items, hot and cold beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases.
• Work safely around sharp slicers, tools and hot ovens and burners.
• Displaying products following deli department and/or merchandising guidelines.
• Taking guest orders, ensuring orders are completed on time and to the guest's satisfaction.
• Other duties assigned by Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• Flexibility to work weekend, holiday and/or evening shifts and assist other locations as needed.
• Must have 2 years foodservice or retail management.
• Must have reliable transportation and an active driver's license.
• Serv-safe certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work in walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Stand for long periods of time, bend and twist below waist, and frequently lift and/or maneuver merchandise and supplies, as well as reaching above shoulder height.
• Be dexterous enough with hands and fingers so as to be able to use necessary equipment, including knives, slicers, burners, ovens, fryers and rotisseries. (Use of knives, slicers, burners, ovens, fryers and rotisseries for 18+)
• Minors may ONLY use OSHA approved knives.

Pay Range$15.43 - $18.64

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Competitive Pay - We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead - We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Professional Development - We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on-demand learning for continued career growth.
• These commitments are offered to employees in permanent roles, as part of our support for long-term growth and success

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We'll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.