Food Services Associate - Days

Principle Bussiness Enterprises • Dunbridge, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Associate supports the Head Chef and Food Services team in delivering a high-quality dining experience for employees and guests. The role assists with food preparation and service, kitchen operations, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; candidates must be available for the full schedule, and part-time or alternative schedules are not available. This is an hourly position paying $19.00 per hour.

The position requires food preparation experience, safe use of knives and commercial kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in a commercial kitchen. The associate works independently and as part of a team, follows food safety and service standards, and may work occasional additional hours for company events and special functions. The role also includes physical activities such as standing or sitting for extended periods, reaching and bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience preparing food for large groups and working with a variety of food types and recipes.
• Proficiency in safely using knives and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Experience maintaining cleanliness and organization in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong customer service skills and a welcoming, respectful, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively manage responsibilities.
• Availability to work the full posted schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; part-time and alternative schedules are unavailable.
• Willingness to work occasional additional hours to support company events and special functions.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to handle tools, equipment, and supplies; and reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance; recommended attire includes black or blue pants or capris and non-slip shoes, hair must be restrained with a hat or hairnet, and nails must meet food-service hygiene standards.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Current ServSafe Certification (copy required upon hire) or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving daily meals and snacks for employees and visitors, including estimating food consumption, meal planning, purchasing ingredients, food preparation, and customer service.
• Prepare and deliver food, beverages, and snacks for meetings, training sessions, and other company events as needed.
• Maintain proper food storage, rotate inventory using FIFO, and ensure food is used before expiration dates.
• Operate a touch-screen cash register and accurately process transactions.
• Wash dishes throughout the day and maintain an adequate supply of utensils, cookware, and serving items.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards, including sanitizing work surfaces, labeling prepared food with preparation dates and initials, and appropriately wearing and changing food-service gloves.
• Clean refrigerators, ice machines, water coolers, coffee makers, and other kitchen equipment at least twice a week.
• Maintain clean and organized dining, conference room, and kitchen areas daily; refill supplies and clean shared workspaces, including the computer bar and keyboards/screens.
• Inspect the Courtyard and Southview break rooms daily for cleanliness, supplies, and proper food storage; check expiration dates and clean refrigerators as needed.
• Communicate inventory and supply needs to the Head Chef and update shopping and ordering lists.
• Deliver third-shift lunches to designated locations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, openness to learning, and willingness to receive coaching and feedback.
• Work with urgency while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service standards.
• Function effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Embody PBE's Core Values: Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, Commitment, Engagement, Growth & Development, and Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits, including free access to onsite and local health clinics.
• Paid personal and vacation time.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED