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Food Service Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Cumberland Farms is a well-established convenience store chain known for its commitment to providing high-quality food and exceptional customer service. With over 600 retail locations primarily throughout the Northeastern United States, Cumberland Farms offers fresh food items, beverages, and convenience products in a clean, welcoming environment. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity, and community involvement, making it a great place for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the retail food sector. Cumberland Farms continues to grow and innovate, delivering value and convenience to its guests while supporting the professional growth of its employees.

The Food Operations Leader role at Cumberland Farms is an exciting opportunity for high-energy, outgoing individuals who are passionate about food service and leadership. This position is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. As a Food Operations Leader, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day food business operations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing food preparation, presentation, and safety measures to ensure guests receive top-quality food fast and efficiently.

You will support the Store Manager or Brand Manager by guiding team members in food safety protocols and proper handling techniques. The role also involves managing food stock levels, monitoring food costs, minimizing waste, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the food service area. Leadership duties include training team members, providing constructive feedback, and fostering an environment that encourages engagement and adherence to company values.

Beyond internal team leadership, the Food Operations Leader will maintain relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with food safety standards through ongoing monitoring and training. The role requires excellent customer service skills, as you will be greeting guests, processing transactions, and ensuring a pleasant experience for every visitor. This position offers both part-time and full-time hours, with the possibility of working flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the store location.

Cumberland Farms values diversity and inclusivity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The company offers competitive pay, with salary transparency that ensures your compensation reflects your skills and experience. Additionally, Cumberland Farms provides a comprehensive benefits package, supporting your overall well-being and career growth. Joining Cumberland Farms as a Food Operations Leader means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive team dedicated to delivering quality food and outstanding service in a convenient, fast-paced setting. This role is ideal for individuals seeking leadership experience in retail food operations and those eager to contribute positively to their community through exceptional hospitality.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least six months retail or food experience
  • Ability to work part-time or full-time hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day
  • Comfortable working in cooler temperatures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Six months retail or food experience
  • Preferred one year in retail, service or restaurant environment
  • ServSafe Certification a plus but not mandatory
  • Comfortable talking and interacting with guests and team members
  • High energy and ability to move from one activity to another quickly
  • Team oriented and willing to give extra effort to help others

Job Duties

  • Greet all guests in a friendly manner to make them feel welcomed and appreciated
  • Manage food stock levels, food costs and waste, preparation, presentation, and food safety requirements for hot and cold prepared food and beverage items
  • Oversee the food service area's cleanliness, sanitation maintaining proper standards adhering to standard food safety protocols and maintenance of equipment
  • Meet Company goals for food sales such as pizza, breakfast sandwiches, coffee etc.
  • Provide training, feedback, coaching and direction to fellow team members on food preparation and food safety requirements
  • Maintain relationship with third party vendors on food safety measures - monitoring and training on proper temperatures, holding times and waste processes recordkeeping
  • Maintain proper stock levels ordering and proper rotation of all food product for food sandwich case, sandwich warmers, pizza, chili, condiments and pastry cases, etc.
  • Process guest transactions in an efficient and friendly manner to minimize guest wait time
  • Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Store Manager or Guest Service Leader
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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