Kitchen Associate I: Customer-First Prep & Service

Paylocity; Myers Corner (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee discount

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible pay options with DailyPay

Job summary

Adams is seeking a Kitchen Associate I in a fast-paced environment. You will provide friendly, knowledgeable service to customers in person and over the phone, and assist with food preparation and preparation area cleanliness.

You will stock, label, and rotate products to maintain freshness and display quality, while maintaining safety and quality standards across all food areas. This role requires teamwork and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team.
• Able to bring a friendly and helpful environment to all customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and assist customers with orders in person and over the phone
• Stock, rotate, and label products to ensure freshness, quality, and appealing displays
• Keep the hot bar, cold cases, and salad bar full, clean, and up to quality standards
• Monitor product levels and communicate with cooks when items run low
• Receive, weigh, and store deliveries accurately
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas, including dishes, counters, cases, and prep spaces
• Prioritize customer assistance over tasks to ensure a positive shopping experience

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Enthusiastic

Willingness to learn

Job description

Adams is seeking a Kitchen Associate I in a fast-paced environment. You will provide friendly, knowledgeable service to customers in person and over the phone, and assist with food preparation and preparation area cleanliness.

You will stock, label, and rotate products to maintain freshness and display quality, while maintaining safety and quality standards across all food areas. This role requires teamwork and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.