1st - 2nd. Shift - Food Services Associate

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 160 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Food Services Associate is responsible for operation of the OSJL Cafeteria and vending operations under direction of the Food Services Manager. The role assists in the operation of catering services, stocks and prepares food, utilizing kitchen safety techniques and health standards, handling, preparation, and services of food, vending machines and procured foods for sale. In addition, this individual will execute menus, meals, free lunch catering, safety inspections and sanitary conditions of the kitchen and dining areas, cash management, and the overall efficiency of food service operations.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide exceptional customer service: Be friendly and courteous to help keep customers coming back


• Carry out the food services program according to the owners’ requirements


• Comply with health and food safety standards, costs, appropriate food choices, vending machines, etc.


• Track and receive shipments and purchases


• Maintain clean work areas throughout operation 


• Assure proper food preparation, portion sizes, stock management, and the overall presentation of food/vending.


• Utilize problem solving skills to properly handle any associate/customer conflict. 


• Addresses complaints regarding food quality or service


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Food Services Manager, Encore Hospitality Management, and Owners as assigned


• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time


• Assist with vending machine tasks and responsibilities as required


• Performs tasks assigned with minimal supervision


• Able to lift up to 50 pounds easily

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years in a Food Service environment preferred


• Food Handling certification required (or obtainable within 30 days of hire)


• Excellent time Management skills


• Maintains professional demeanor at all times


• Good problem-solving skills


• Good organizational skills

ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and enjoy working with customers.


• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company and client.


• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner.


• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 


• Food service associates can expect long days around hot cooking elements, standing for long periods of time


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


• This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.


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  OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

  
  
  
  
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
  
  
  • 401K Program
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  • Associate Store 30% Discounts
  
  
  • Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
  
  
  • Free lunch Fridays
  
  
  
  

  This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

  
  

The salary range for this position is between $17.00 to $18.00/hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.