Food Service Associate

Parmarstores; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider located in West Union, Iowa, is seeking a Food Service Associate. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, processing transactions, ensuring compliance with age-restricted products, and maintaining cleanliness in the store and kitchen areas. Candidates should have strong communication and teamwork skills, be at least 16 years old, and complete company training. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. This role involves physical tasks including standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must successfully complete company training.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to each guest.
• Complete customer transactions accurately.
• Ensure compliance with age-restricted products.
• Prepare food and beverage to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain a clean and organized store and kitchen area.
• Operate cooking equipment properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Customer service

Food handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Position: We will rely on you to make sure each guest receives prompt and reliable service.

As a Food Service Associate you will need to have a strong commitment to teamwork, good communication skills and can adapt well to change.

Food Service Associates are responsible for:

• Maintaining the store to the needs of management while giving excellent customer service to each guest
• Completing customer transactions by scanning products or manually keying price into register, finalizing sale and collecting payment from customer
• Ensure compliance with age restricted products such as tobacco, alcohol and lottery
• Prepare food and beverage in a manner to meet customer expectations
• Familiarity with food handling, safety and other food service guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized store, register area and backroom
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
• Properly operate cooking equipment
• Maintain cleanliness outside of the store
• Ensure all deliveries are made according to company policy
• Maintain safe/secure environment adhering to company safety methods
• Properly record time worked
• Complete daily paperwork/record-keeping

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must successfully complete company training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse all parts of the location quickly
• Prolonged periods of standing on a hard surfaced floor
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds at a time

Food Service Associates will be provided with the following: