Baker

Food City is a privately held, family-owned grocery store company with a passionate mission to "run the best store in town." With a strong commitment to community involvement and associate satisfaction, Food City has established itself as a trusted name in the grocery retail industry. The company values its associates highly, recognizing them as its greatest asset. Over 13 percent of the company is owned by its employees through an innovative employee stock ownership plan, fostering a deep sense of pride and dedication among its workforce. Food City offers a wide range of career opportunities, from baking to accounting to trucking, providing flexible schedules that allow associates to balance work and personal life effectively. Located at 6710 Malone Creek Drive in Knoxville, TN, the Food City Malone Creek Drive store (Property Number 678) is an integral part of the local community and embodies the company's values of quality, service, and community engagement.

The role of Food Service Associate at Food City is designed for individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic team environment centered around providing excellent customer service and high-quality food products. This position is ideal for those who are enthusiastic about contributing to a friendly, fun workplace while upholding the company’s customer-first philosophy. Food Service Associates are responsible for ensuring efficient and courteous customer service at all times, supporting Food City's mission by maintaining a positive attitude and fostering teamwork and flexibility.

In this role, associates will prepare and produce quality food and bakery products, including bread, rolls, pies, and cookies, adhering strictly to manual guidelines to exceed customer and company expectations. Daily duties also include completing production sheets, managing product stock and rotation, and assisting in ordering necessary products and supplies to keep operations running smoothly. Associates will ensure that all packaged products meet local weights and measurement regulations, maintain cleanliness at their workstations, and comply with the company’s Food Safety program. Cross-training in multiple store areas is expected, providing associates the opportunity to develop diverse skills and take on varying responsibilities within the store.

Food City values associates who are friendly, cooperative, and proactive in creating a positive working atmosphere. The company offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, life and disability insurance, comprehensive medical and dental plans, and paid holidays and vacations. Weekly paychecks with direct deposit and special associate offers add additional value to working at Food City.

Joining Food City as a Food Service Associate means becoming part of a family-owned company that deeply values its associates, supports their growth, and encourages community involvement. This position is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in a supportive and community-focused environment, where hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded.