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Food City is a privately held, family-owned supermarket company with a deep commitment to serving its local communities and running the best store in town. Known for its friendly customer service and quality products, Food City has established itself as a staple in the grocery industry. With community involvement as a core value, the company encourages its associates to participate in local civic organizations, enhancing the bond between the stores and the customers they serve. Food City's unique structure includes an employee stock ownership plan, where more than 13% of the company is owned by employees, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among its workforce. This dynamic working environment is supported by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance, allowing associates ample time with their families and friends. Whether a prospective employee's passion lies in baking, accounting, trucking, or other fields, Food City offers promising career opportunities with room for growth and development. Dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture, Food City values teamwork, friendliness, and a customer-first attitude across all departments and roles. The role available is for a Food Service Associate, a position pivotal to maintaining Food City's standards of customer service and product quality. This role involves a blend of customer interaction, food preparation, and operational tasks relevant to food service in a retail environment. The Food Service Associate is expected to provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that supports the company mission to "Run the Best Store in Town!" Key responsibilities include preparing and producing high-quality food items such as baked goods—bread, rolls, pies, and cookies—following manual guidelines to meet or exceed customer expectations. The associate must maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the workstation and surrounding areas, uphold food safety protocols, and actively participate in the inventory management process, including stocking, product rotation, and assisting with ordering supplies. The position requires flexibility and a positive attitude, with associates being cross-trained across multiple areas within the store to ensure well-rounded skill sets and operational efficiency. Physical, mental, and visual demands are part of the role, necessitating readiness to perform routine tasks and interact regularly with a diverse team and customers. This is an onsite position adhering strictly to scheduled shifts and company attendance policies. The role offers a valuable entry point into the food service industry with opportunities for growth, supported by Food City's comprehensive benefits and employee-focused culture.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks
• Ability to have constant contact and interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies