Food Service Associate - Full Time at The Market at Preston

Tiger Fuel Company; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance after 60 days

401(k) with company matching

Employee health center

Job summary

The Market at Locust Grove in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Full-Time Food Service Associate to join the Tiger Fuel Company team. You’ll provide friendly service, prepare fresh deli items, and help keep the store clean and well-stocked.

This 30+ hour per week role requires morning and mid-shift hours with weekend availability. You’ll work alongside a supportive team and gain growth opportunities within a dynamic retail dining environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience in a busy kitchen or food-service is helpful.
• Ability to work fast-paced periods while staying accurate.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, fast, and exceptional customer service.
• Prepare and cook a variety of deli food items.
• Wash, cut, mix, and prep ingredients for cooking.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake, or fry foods per Tiger standards.
• Keep kitchen and deli clean and organized.
• Monitor inventory and assist with supplies.
• Follow food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Work as part of a team and independently as needed.
• Assist customers with propane refills.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Basic math

Stamina

Lifting 40 lbs

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Job description

Description

The Market at Locust Grove | Charlottesville, VA | $14.00–$16.50/hour

Come Energize Your Career With Tiger!

The Market is looking for a Full-Time Food Service Associate to join our team! If you're energetic, dependable, enjoy working with people, and like staying busy, we'd love to have you on the Tiger team.

This is a 30+ hour per week position with morning and mid-shift hours and weekend availability required.

You’ll help create a great experience for our customers while preparing fresh food, keeping the deli and store looking great, and working alongside a supportive team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide friendly, fast, and exceptional customer service.
• Build relationships with customers and create an experience that keeps them coming back.
• Prepare and cook a variety of deli food items.
• Wash, cut, mix, and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake, or fry meats, vegetables, and other food items according to Tiger standards.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness and proper storage.
• Keep the kitchen, deli, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor inventory and help maintain adequate food and ingredient supplies.
• Follow food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Work efficiently and maintain quality during busy periods.
• Assist customers with propane refills.
• Work as part of a team while also being comfortable working independently.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Positive, upbeat, and dependable attitude.
• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen or food-service environment preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to stay on your feet and remain active for much of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Why Work With Tiger?

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.

Here’s what we offer:

• Starting Pay $14.00–$16.50/hour
• Health Insurance after 60 days
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Exclusive Employee Health Center in Charlottesville
• Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Financial Assistance & Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Time Off after 3 months
• Free meal + unlimited coffee/soda during each shift
• On-Demand Pay – access your earned pay when you need it
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Flexible 4- or 5-day workweeks
• Living Wage Certified Employer
• Employee Assistance Program

Tiger Fuel Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening.