
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
Employee stock ownership plan
Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
Company paid Life and 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 grocery store chain dedicated to excellence in retail grocery and customer service. With a mission to "run the best store in town," Food City operates with a strong community focus, encouraging its associates to contribute positively to the neighborhoods they serve. The company values its employees as the greatest asset, demonstrated by its employee stock ownership plan, under which over 13 percent of the company is owned by its associates. This program fosters a strong sense of pride and connection to the company’s success. Food City offers a wide array of career opportunities, spanning departments such as baking, accounting, trucking, and more, making it a dynamic workplace for individuals with varied interests and skills. The company is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and is committed to providing flexible schedules to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for its employees. Food City is known for its family-friendly environment and for placing high importance on community involvement, employee growth, and customer satisfaction.
The Food Service Associate role is an essential position that directly supports Food City’s mission by providing excellent customer service and maintaining high quality in food preparation and presentation. This full-time position involves working in various food service areas, including baking bread, rolls, pies, and cookies, along manual guidelines. Associates are expected to uphold the company’s standards by ensuring food safety, cleanliness, accuracy in product packaging, proper stock rotation, and inventory management. A key part of this role involves creating a positive, friendly, and fun atmosphere both among team members and customers, promoting teamwork, flexibility, and customer-first service at all times. The position also requires completing daily production tasks, assisting with product ordering, and adhering to the company’s food safety program. Employees will receive comprehensive training and cross-training opportunities to develop skills across multiple departments within the store. The role is designed to support a fast-paced retail environment while emphasizing quality, efficiency, and a strong team dynamic. Food City offers competitive pay, benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations, holidays, and an employee stock ownership plan to reward associates financially and professionally. This job is ideal for individuals who are committed to great customer service, enjoy working in a team environment, and are eager to pursue a career in food service and retail grocery management.
The Food Service Associate role is an essential position that directly supports Food City’s mission by providing excellent customer service and maintaining high quality in food preparation and presentation. This full-time position involves working in various food service areas, including baking bread, rolls, pies, and cookies, along manual guidelines. Associates are expected to uphold the company’s standards by ensuring food safety, cleanliness, accuracy in product packaging, proper stock rotation, and inventory management. A key part of this role involves creating a positive, friendly, and fun atmosphere both among team members and customers, promoting teamwork, flexibility, and customer-first service at all times. The position also requires completing daily production tasks, assisting with product ordering, and adhering to the company’s food safety program. Employees will receive comprehensive training and cross-training opportunities to develop skills across multiple departments within the store. The role is designed to support a fast-paced retail environment while emphasizing quality, efficiency, and a strong team dynamic. Food City offers competitive pay, benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations, holidays, and an employee stock ownership plan to reward associates financially and professionally. This job is ideal for individuals who are committed to great customer service, enjoy working in a team environment, and are eager to pursue a career in food service and retail grocery management.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to meet physical, mental, and visual demands
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform routine tasks consistently
- Ability to interact with diverse individuals daily
- Ability to comply with scheduled onsite work 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 written instructions
- Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks
- Ability to interact daily with various levels of individuals
- Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to 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
- Greet and speak to customers, providing prompt and courteous service
- Prepare and produce quality food and products per company expectations
- Bake bread, rolls, pies, and cookies according to guidelines
- Complete daily production sheets and break out frozen products
- Put up stock and assist with product rotation in coolers and freezers
- Maintain good product dates and assist in ordering supplies
- Ensure packaged products meet local weight and ingredient regulations
- Keep workstations neat and clean
- Follow the company food safety program
- Be cross-trained in multiple areas and responsibilities
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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