Seasonal Team Member

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Earned Wage Access

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in Town of Wallkill is looking for team members to provide outstanding customer service and maintain food safety standards at our travel plaza. You will operate the POS system, assist travelers, and handle various kitchen tasks.

Candidates should have prior customer service experience, be able to lift at least 40 pounds, and be available for flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Join us in creating an exceptional travel experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic interactions with customers.
• Previous cash handling and customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow food safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service and engage with travelers.
• Operate point-of-sale system and handle customer payments.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.
• Complete kitchen-related tasks including preparing and cleaning.
• Cross-sell and up-sell products.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

POS system operation

Teamwork

Job description

What We Do

ApplegreenUS operates over 100 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options from premium brands such as Chick‑fil‑A, Dunkin’, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Benefits

Part‑time and full‑time roles with varied shift options.

Flex (Sick Time).

Meal Discounts.

Earned Wage Access.

Employee Referral Bonus.

Seasonal Associates hired during peak business periods (April 1 to September 30) enjoy additional benefits and are a vital part of the team.

Department and Reporting

Department: Operations

Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Our Core Values

• Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
• We value and develop our people.
• We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
• We seek opportunities and embrace change.

What You’ll Do

• Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with customers (travelers).
• Operate point‑of‑sale (POS) system, accurately process & receive payment from customers, and follow all customer service and cash handling policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labelling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and checking temperature of products.
• Complete a variety of kitchen‑related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging, wrapping, and cleaning.
• Stock, clean, and sanitize workstation and equipment.
• Actively cross‑sell and up‑sell products.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of products and services available in the plaza.
• Follow required brand standards, food safety requirements, as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Execute a variety of other tasks as assigned.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred.

Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
• Frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).