Food Service Worker

Wegmans; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

OT pay (overtime)

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Medford, MA, is seeking a restaurant foods team member to educate customers about ingredients and prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting. You will cut, prepare, and serve hot and cold items, package meals, and assist customers with their needs.

This role emphasizes teamwork and delivering exceptional service in a supportive, values-driven environment. Training and growth opportunities accompany competitive benefits, making Wegmans a rewarding place to build a career in

Qualifications

• Food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to serve customers with courtesy and accuracy.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items.
• Prepare, package and assemble meals for service.
• Build relationships with customers and provide top-notch service.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Teamwork

Job description

Our customers choose Wegmans for the freshest ingredients, delicious meal options, and the helpful people in our stores. As a member of our restaurant foods team, you are at the heart of helping people make great meals easy. In this role, you’ll help educate our customers about the exceptional ingredients and products we offer and work as part of a team to create high quality products. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items
• Prepare, package and assemble meals
• Build relationships with customers and provide incredible service by addressing their needs in a timely and effective manner
• Use effective and proper procedures for food preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, grasping, repetitive and sustained hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures and hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include ovens, stove, common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.; Food preparation experience; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting