Food Service Associate

R L VALLEE INC; Vermont; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

R L VALLEE INC is seeking staff to greet customers, set up food service areas, and prepare hot and cold items. You will ensure proper temperatures, check for freshness, and serve orders according to customer requests.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean workspaces, assisting with deliveries, and supporting teammates. Shifts vary by location and scheduling is flexible with management to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow all food safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Able to read and follow verbal and written directions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they approach the department and provide service.
• Set up food service areas, prep stations, and equipment for the day.
• Prepare hot and cold items or assist in preparation.
• Check temperatures and ensure safe delivery of food.
• Take orders and serve items per customer requests.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and organize stock.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Food safety guidelines

Verbal and written directions

Lift up to 50lbs

Job 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all food safety guidelines.Check Cold case temperatures frequently.Visually inspect all products for quality or out of date labels and remove from selling floor as needed.Take orders and serve food items to customers following customers specific requests.Clean, wash and maintain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.#IND123SGSkill 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.