Food Service Trainer

Eastern Petroleum Corporation; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Insurance

401k with employer match

Earned PTO

Company Paid Accidental Death and Life

Employee Discount

Dental and Vision Insurance offered

Job summary

Eastern Petroleum Corporation's Penny's Kitchen division in North Carolina seeks a Food Service Trainer to train, coach, and develop all food service staff across EP Mart locations, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and service standards.

You will lead hands-on instruction in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and customer service, monitoring performance and reinforcing company policies to maintain a high-performing operation in our stores. This is a full-time role in the Rocky Mount area.

Responsibilities

• Train all new Penny's Kitchen employees, including cooks, prep staff, and cashiers
• Provide hands-on instruction in food preparation, cooking procedures, portion control, and product presentation
• Teach and reinforce food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
• Conduct in-store training sessions, follow-up coaching, and performance checks
• Assist with inventory rotation, waste control, and proper storage practices

Job description

About the Organization Eastern Petroleum is a family-owned business in North Carolina that has been an industry leader in the fuel and convenience market for decades. We are dedicated to supporting local communities that depend on us every day. We value our employees and recognize them as the key to our success. That is why we are committed to investing in our own people, not just through competitive pay and benefits, but with the opportunity to advance within the company. Whether you're looking to join us in our store locations or in the corporate office, we are committed to providing a collaborative, positive, and exciting environment. Start your career with EP Mart today and discover why so many others have chosen to spend their entire career with us!

Job Details Responsible for training, coaching, and developing all Penny's Kitchen food service staff to ensure consistent quality, safety, and operational standards across EP Mart locations.

Salary Ranges $45,000 to $50,000 based on experience

The Food Service Trainer is responsible for training, developing, and supporting all food service employees within Penny's Kitchen locations. This role ensures consistent food quality, safety, sanitation, customer service, and operational excellence across all stores. The Food Service Trainer leads by example, provides hands-on instruction, and reinforces company standards to maintain a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused food service operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Train all new Penny's Kitchen employees, including cooks, prep staff, and cashiers
• Provide hands-on instruction in food preparation, cooking procedures, portion control, and product presentation
• Teach and reinforce food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
• Conduct in-store training sessions, follow-up coaching, and performance checks
• Assist with inventory rotation, waste control, and proper storage practices

Full-time position –

• BCBS Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Earned PTO
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Life Insurance
Employee Discount
• Dental and Vision Insurance offered

EOE Statement Eastern Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer. This Company seeks and employs qualified persons in all job classifications and positions without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other legally prohibited grounds. If you believe your equal employment rights have been violated, you may contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the appropriate state or local EEO agency.

This position is currently accepting applications.