Food Service Associate

Maplefields; Vermont; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail services seeks motivated individuals for food preparation roles. Responsibilities include customer interaction, food handling, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong service skills, a commitment to food safety, and flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills are expected.
• Ability to work individually and in teams, following food safety guidelines.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service while preparing and serving food.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of work areas and equipment.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and managing product quality.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow food safety guidelines

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Temperature adaptability

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Maplefields - Fair Haven - Fair Haven, VT

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Retail

Description

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• Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.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

Skill Requirements:
• 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.