Food Service Associate

R L VALLEE INC; St. Albans (VT); Hybrid; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

R L VALLEE INC is hiring for a Full-Time/Part-Time position in St. Albans, VT. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, prepare fresh food items, and maintain a clean workspace. Shift schedules are flexible based on store needs. Responsibilities include greeting customers, preparing food, and ensuring food safety compliance.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50lbs are necessary for this role. Salary ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team.
• Must follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service and kitchen prep stations.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Ensure proper utensils are available to customers.
• Inspect products for quality and remove expired items.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to follow food safety guidelines

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Maplefields - North - St. Albans, VT 05478. Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time. Education Level: Not Specified. Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly. Travel Percentage: Negligible. Job Shift: Any. 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.