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Deli/Food Service Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Buc-ee's is a renowned Texas-based convenience store and travel center chain, famous for its clean facilities, wide variety of food options, and excellent customer service. With a growing footprint, Buc-ee's is set to expand its welcoming arms to San Marcos, TX, with a new location opening in July 2026. Known for its unique offerings like BBQ, baked goods, jerky, tacos, and more, Buc-ee's prides itself on delivering a one-of-a-kind food service experience supported by an enthusiastic and dedicated team. The company's mission centers on providing top-notch customer experiences in an environment that emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and a friendly atmosphere. Buc-ee's supports its employees through competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan with a full match up to 6 percent.

We are currently seeking passionate and energetic Deli/Food Service employees to join our team in San Marcos. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and who take pride in delivering exceptional food and service. As a Deli/Food Service team member, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills by preparing a diverse range of offerings, including bakery items, BBQ, fudge, jerky, sandwiches, and tacos according to Buc-ee's distinct recipes. Our employees are critical to ensuring a positive customer experience, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and working efficiently across multiple stations. This position demands quick thinking, adaptability, great communication skills, and a passion for working with people.

This role includes operating menu ordering kiosks and kitchen management systems, executing orders swiftly while maintaining a clean workstation, and handling various kitchen equipment safely and effectively. The position requires staff who are team players and professional in their interactions with customers and colleagues. While this is a food service role, employees may also be asked to perform tasks outside their normal scope when necessary. The Deli/Food Service position offers $21.00 per hour pay, opportunities for advancement, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Buc-ee's is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Joining Buc-ee's means becoming a part of a company that values dedication, food quality, and outstanding customer care.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • restaurant or retail experience preferred
  • kitchen line cook, busser, server, expediter, service staff experience a plus
  • prolonged walking or standing for 8 hours or more
  • frequent bending, stooping, crouching, climbing reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling (e.g. product or material weighing 40 lbs. or more)

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • restaurant or retail experience preferred
  • kitchen line cook, busser, server, expediter, service staff experience a plus

Job Duties

  • develop culinary skills as you prep bakery offerings, jerky, fudge, BBQ, and other restaurant menu items
  • prepare Buc-ee's unique food service menu offerings to prescribed recipes and maintain confidentiality
  • adhere to all company culinary recipes and measurements
  • follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products
  • guarantee safe food handling
  • competent use of various menu ordering kiosks, kitchen management system, and transaction devices
  • maintain a clean workstation while quickly executing orders for customers
  • provide responsive communication with store management and fellow associates
  • safely and effectively use a wide variety of kitchen equipment and appliances including floor mixer, slicers, ovens, sharp knives, and fryers
  • professionally interact with team members and customers
  • perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed
  • work weekends and holidays as needed
  • work a rotating schedule that may alternate between day and night
  • maintain regular and prompt attendance
  • perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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