Food Service Associate - Seasonal Flex

Global Partners LP; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 24,975 - 29,397; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Global Partners LP, located in Newtown, Connecticut, is seeking a Food Service Associate/Deli Clerk to manage daily operations of the deli. This role involves cash transactions, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of foodservice or retail management experience. Flexibility to work various shifts and exceptional customer service skills are essential. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 2 years of foodservice or retail management experience preferred.
• Serv-safe certification preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Process cash register transactions.
• Prepare and cook deli and food service items.
• Maintain cleanliness in the deli area.
• Take guest orders and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Customer service

Cash register operations

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Food slicers

Cash registers

Job description

Global Partners is looking for a Food Service Associate / Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store’s deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of sanitation, store appearance and guest service.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Process cash register transactions, giving back change and refunds.
• Learn to use register, scales, scanners and debit/credit terminals.
• Learn to use UPC codes, store signage, and learn and memorize various register keys and codes.
• Read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, register forms, and posted company policies/procedures.
• Learn and work with deli ingredients including various meat items, vegetables and fruits, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces and oils.
• Using scale printer machines, ensuring weights and pricing are correct.
• Understanding the importance monitoring product pricing, signage, and placement as well as the use of product shelf tags and shelf signage.
• Keeping a clean, neat and orderly check stand/sales counter and work production areas.
• Preparing, wrapping, boxing, weighing, slicing, and stocking deli/food service products, rotating them as necessary to ensure product quality and safety.
• The preparation and cooking of deli and food service items, which includes items like fried foods, salads prepared on premise, sandwiches, roller grill items, hot and cold beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases.
• Work safely around sharp slicers, tools and hot ovens and burners.
• Displaying products following deli department and/or merchandising guidelines.
• Taking guest orders, ensuring orders are completed on time and to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Other duties assigned by Store Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• Flexibility to work weekend, holiday and/or evening shifts and assist other locations as needed.
• Must have 2 years foodservice or retail management.
• Must have reliable transportation and an active driver’s license.
• Serv-safe certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work in walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Stand for long periods of time, bend and twist below waist, and frequently lift and/or maneuver merchandise and supplies, as well as reaching above shoulder height.
• Be dexterous enough with hands and fingers so as to be able to use necessary equipment, including knives, slicers, burners, ovens, fryers and rotisseries. (Use of knives, slicers, burners, ovens, fryers and rotisseries for 18+)
• Vocational or Technical Education High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Pay Range

$18.13 - $21.34

Our Commitments to You

• Competitive Pay – We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Professional Development – We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on-demand learning for continued career growth.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.