Food Service Associate - Full Time Morning shift at The Market at Preston

Tiger Fuel Company • Charlottesville, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Market at Preston in Charlottesville, Virginia, is hiring a full-time Food Service Associate for a position working 30 or more hours per week, with morning and mid-shift hours and required weekend availability. The associate helps create a positive customer experience by preparing fresh food, maintaining the deli and store, and working with the team. The role also includes assisting customers with propane refills and keeping food-service areas clean, organized, and stocked.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Positive, upbeat, and dependable attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to stay on your feet and remain active for much of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen or food-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, fast, and exceptional customer service.
• Build relationships with customers and create an experience that encourages them to return.
• Prepare and cook a variety of deli food items.
• Wash, cut, mix, and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake, or fry meats, vegetables, and other food items according to Tiger standards.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness and proper storage.
• Keep the kitchen, deli, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor inventory and help maintain adequate food and ingredient supplies.
• Follow food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Work efficiently while maintaining quality during busy periods.
• Assist customers with propane refills.
• Work as part of a team and independently as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance after 60 days.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Exclusive Employee Health Center in Charlottesville.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption financial assistance and paid time off.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Wellness stipend.
• Paid time off after 3 months.
• Free meal and unlimited coffee or soda during each shift.
• On-demand pay to access earned pay when needed.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible 4- or 5-day workweeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed