Food Service Associate

DICKERSON TRANSPORTATION GROUP•Kosciusko, MS

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Food Services Associate works in one of our convenience and fuel retailing locations. We offer competitive pay (DOE), bonus incentives, benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off (+ more!) and an opportunity to grow and develop with our company. If you are willing to learn, value serving others, and enjoys maintaining a safe & healthy environment, we welcome and encourage you to join our team! At Dickerson Petroleum, Inc. we are a fast growing, privately owned company operating in Mississippi with a commitment to keep our customers and communities going! We will do this by focusing on solutions, maintaining commitment to our people and customers, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services. Our customers refuel with us through a fresh cup of coffee, a hot meal, clean restrooms, and quality fuel! Job Summary: As a Food Service Associate, you prepare quality food items adhering to recipes, quantities, and prep food & health safety standards. maintain the cleanliness, sanitization, and maintenance of all internal and external store areas creating a healthy and safe environment for customers and associates. You will also stock merchandise throughout the store.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Experience in food handling and preparation preferred.
Comprehend and perform basic mathematical skills.
Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job duties.
Must be able to have full body rotation/mobility, i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching for stocking and maintaining supplies, etc.
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds constantly and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to push and pull products as needed.
Must be able to handle equipment used for in kitchen and preparation areas.
Must have full hand usage to prepare food in a safe manner.
May need to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.
Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook for high volume food service.
Perform a versatile cooking skillset (frying, roasting, grilling, sautéing, braising, baking, steaming, etc.).
Capable of preparing a variety of food genres (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, American, Southern, etc.)
Utilize basic math for portioning and food waste management.
Ensure proper quantity and quality of meals are ready at service time
Demonstrate safe and proficient knife skills
Perform equipment sanitation and maintenance where applicable
Maintain high sanitary, hygienic conditions in both the work area and self.
Perform proper labeling and storage of food products
Maintains proper recordkeeping, as applicable.
Perform all tasks safely and assume ownership for Customer and Associate safety in accordance with safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
Monitor supply of products and communicate order requests to Manager.
Reports any safety or other problems immediately to the manager or assistant manager.
Performs other related duties as assigned.