
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $10.75 - $14.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
Employee stock ownership plan
Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit
Company paid life insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Medical Plan with wellness benefits
dental plan
Paid holidays
Paid Vacations
Associate Offers
Job Description
Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a strong commitment to running the best store in town. With a legacy built on community engagement and associate pride, Food City focuses on giving back to the communities it serves and encouraging associates to participate in local civic organizations. As a company that values its workforce, over 13 percent of its ownership is shared with associates through an employee stock ownership plan, fostering a deep sense of pride and commitment to quality service and products. Food City operates with a clear mission to offer a welcoming, friendly, and customer-first shopping experience, positioning itself as a trusted and beloved grocery retailer. Its dedication to excellence is reflected in its wide range of career opportunities spanning baking, accounting, trucking, and more, alongside offering flexible schedules to help associates maintain a harmonious work-life balance. Whether you are passionate about food preparation or interested in advancing your career in a dynamic retail environment, Food City presents a promising career path with room for growth and employee development.
The Food Service Associate role at Food City is integral to upholding the company mission and delivering superior customer service. This position demands a friendly demeanor, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset to create a fun and positive environment for both customers and colleagues. Associates will be responsible for preparing and baking quality food products such as bread, rolls, pies, and cookies, adhering strictly to manual guidelines to meet or exceed customer and company expectations. Additional duties include maintaining proper stock, ordering supplies, and ensuring food safety standards are met. The role requires flexibility and cross-training in multiple operational areas, making it ideal for individuals eager to develop a diverse skill set in food service and retail. Food City emphasizes maintaining clean workspaces, proper product rotation, accurate packaging, and compliance with local regulations. This full-time, on-site position requires adherence to scheduled shifts and company attendance policies. The company also offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock ownership, and comprehensive health plans, making it a rewarding career choice for motivated individuals seeking stability and growth within the retail grocery industry.
The Food Service Associate role at Food City is integral to upholding the company mission and delivering superior customer service. This position demands a friendly demeanor, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset to create a fun and positive environment for both customers and colleagues. Associates will be responsible for preparing and baking quality food products such as bread, rolls, pies, and cookies, adhering strictly to manual guidelines to meet or exceed customer and company expectations. Additional duties include maintaining proper stock, ordering supplies, and ensuring food safety standards are met. The role requires flexibility and cross-training in multiple operational areas, making it ideal for individuals eager to develop a diverse skill set in food service and retail. Food City emphasizes maintaining clean workspaces, proper product rotation, accurate packaging, and compliance with local regulations. This full-time, on-site position requires adherence to scheduled shifts and company attendance policies. The company also offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock ownership, and comprehensive health plans, making it a rewarding career choice for motivated individuals seeking stability and growth within the retail grocery industry.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands
- ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
- ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks
- ability to have constant contact and interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
- ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies
Job Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- food service experience a plus but not required
- ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands
- ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
- ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks
- ability to have constant contact and interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
- ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies
Job Duties
- Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times
- maintain a positive attitude and create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork
- generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers
- prepare and produce quality food and products to meet or exceed customer and company expectations
- bake bread, rolls, pies, and cookies per manual guidelines
- complete daily production sheets and break out frozen product
- put up stock
- assist in proper rotation of product in coolers and freezers
- assist in maintaining good dates on all products
- assist in ordering products and supplies needed for daily operations
- assist in making sure all packaged products for self-service are properly packaged with correct weights and ingredients to satisfy local regulations
- keep workstation and area around workstation neat and clean
- follow the company food safety program
- be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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