Adams Kitchen Associate I (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms•Wallkill, NY

22d•$17 - $21

About The Position

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needsits about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.What were looking forAdams employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Kitchen Associate I, this means providing dependable support in food preparation, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, following safety and quality standards, and working efficiently to help ensure fresh, high-quality products are ready for our customers.

Requirements

Knowledge and willingness to learn the inter-workings of the Kitchen
Able to bring a friendly and helpful environment to all customers
Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams culture and values
Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams products and quality
Must be 18 years old
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
Safely operate and use knives, slicer, and any other equipment needed to operate the department
Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
Communicate with others to exchange information
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
Be able to concentrate on tasks in order to avoid injury and waste of product

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and assist customers with orders in person and over the phone
Stock, rotate, and label products to ensure freshness, quality, and appealing displays
Keep the hot bar, cold cases, and salad bar full, clean, and up to quality standards
Monitor product levels and communicate with cooks when items run low
Receive, weigh, and store deliveries accurately
Maintain cleanliness in all areas, including dishes, counters, cases, and prep spaces
Prioritize customer assistance over tasks to ensure a positive shopping experience