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Global Partners LP

Food Service Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Global Partners LP is a leading energy company that operates a variety of fuel and convenience stores across the United States. Known for its commitment to quality service and community involvement, Global Partners emphasizes a progressive work culture that supports diversity and the growth of its employees. As an equal opportunity employer, the company values the uniqueness of its workforce and fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best work. They take pride in offering opportunities for career development and provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • applicants for this position must be at least 18 years old
  • flexibility to work weekend, holiday and/or evening shifts and assist other locations as needed
  • must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
  • Serv-Safe certification preferred
  • desire to learn new products and new recipes
  • a love of foods and a creative nature
  • remain helpful, tactful and courteous at all times
  • work quickly and efficiently sometimes with little direction to accomplish assigned duties
  • add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations
  • learn to use register, scales, scanners and debit/credit terminals
  • learn to use UPC codes, store signage, and learn and memorize various register keys and codes
  • read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, register forms and posted company policies/procedures
  • learn a wide variety of deli/food service products including the ingredients that go into those products
  • communicate openly and professionally through appropriate body language, facial expressions and speech
  • listen to and understand verbal and non-verbal communication of customers and fellow members
  • work with deli ingredients including various meat items, vegetables and fruits, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces and oils
  • be able to lift up to 25lbs on occasion
  • reaching above shoulder height and bending below waist
  • work in walk-in coolers and freezers
  • stand for long periods of time, bend and twist, and frequently lift and/or maneuver merchandise and supplies
  • be dexterous enough with hands and fingers so as to be able to use necessary equipment including knives, slicers, burners, ovens, fryers and rotisseries

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Serv-Safe certification preferred
  • desire to learn new products and new recipes
  • a love of foods and a creative nature
  • remain helpful, tactful and courteous at all times
  • work quickly and efficiently sometimes with little direction to accomplish assigned duties
  • add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations
  • learn to use register, scales, scanners and debit/credit terminals
  • learn to use UPC codes, store signage, and learn and memorize various register keys and codes
  • read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, register forms, and posted company policies/procedures
  • learn a wide variety of deli/food service products including the ingredients that go into those products
  • communicate openly and professionally through appropriate body language, facial expressions and speech
  • listen to and understand verbal and non-verbal communication of customers and fellow members
  • work with deli ingredients including various meat items, vegetables and fruits, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces and oils

Job Duties

  • Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members
  • engaging with customers through smiles and greetings, offering product information, providing selling suggestions and active sampling and always giving a genuine thank you
  • focusing on providing fast and friendly customer service
  • processing cash register transactions, giving back change, and refunds
  • using scale printer machines, ensuring weights and pricing are correct
  • understanding the importance monitoring product pricing, signage, and placement as well as the use of product shelf tags and shelf signage
  • keeping a clean, neat and orderly check stand/sales counter and work production areas
  • preparing, wrapping, boxing, weighing, slicing, and stocking deli/food service products, rotating them as necessary to ensure product quality and safety
  • preparing and cooking deli/foodservice items including fried foods, salads prepared on premise, sandwiches, roller grill items, hot and cold beverages, prepared meals and snack items for hot and cold cases
  • working safely around sharp slicers, tools and hot ovens and burners
  • displaying products following deli department and/or merchandising guidelines
  • taking customer orders, ensuring orders are completed on time and to the customer's satisfaction
  • other duties assigned by Store Manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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