Food Service Associate - weekends

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Town of Middlebury (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee in Middlebury is seeking part-time food service staff who excel in customer service. Responsibilities include preparing food, setting up service stations, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and work well in a team environment. Flexibility in scheduling is available to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Set up food service and kitchen stations for the business day.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Ensure proper utensils and condiments are available.
• Check food temperatures before serving.
• Inspect products for quality or out-of-date labels.
• Take orders and serve based on specific requests.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Report equipment malfunctions to management.
• Assist in receiving deliveries.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

Ability to follow food safety/sanitation guidelines

Ability to follow verbal and written directions

Ability to lift objects properly up to 50lbs

Ability to work in multiple temperatures during the day

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maplefields - Middlebury - Middlebury, VT 05753
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Category: Retail

Responsibilities

• Always greet customers as they approach the department, provide excellent customer service throughout the entire interaction.
• Set up food service, kitchen, prep stations, and equipment for the business day.
• Prepare or assist 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 the selling floor as needed.
• Take orders and serve food items to customers following their 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

• 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 based 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.