Food Service Associate

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee is seeking an entry-level, part-time team member at the St. Johnsbury, VT location to deliver friendly customer service and assist with food preparation and service.

This role involves maintaining clean work areas, following safety guidelines, and supporting daily store operations. Shifts vary by store needs with flexible scheduling arranged with the store manager. The position pays hourly wages in the stated range with opportunities to contribute to a busy retail food

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they approach the department and provide excellent service throughout the interaction.
• Set up food service, kitchen, prep stations, and equipment for the business day.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Directions

Lifting 50 lbs

Temperature control

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Maplefields - St. Johnsbury - St. Johsbury, VT 05819

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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 based 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.