Food Service Associate

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Town of Dannemora (NY); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee in Dannemora, NY is seeking a versatile food service associate. The role focuses on greeting customers, preparing hot and cold items, and maintaining clean work areas to ensure safety and quality throughout the day.

Shifts vary and may be full-time or part-time; the store schedules are designed to fit business needs and accommodate helpers as needed, with supervision provided 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in multiple temperatures during the day.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide service throughout the interaction.
• Set up food service, kitchen, prep stations, and equipment for the day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items as needed.
• Ensure utensils, napkins, and condiments are available.
• Check food temperatures and cold case temps per guidelines.
• Inspect products for quality and label accuracy.
• Take orders and serve food per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and stocking items.
• Report safety issues or equipment malfunctions to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Multi-temperature working

Job description

Job Details

Location: Maplefields - Dannemora - Dannemora, NY 12929
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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.