Deli/Food Service Associate – Seasonal - $21 per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Buc-ee's, Ltd. is a renowned name in the food service industry, widely recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As a highly popular establishment, Buc-ee's has built a reputation for its expansive stores and unique offerings, including a wide variety of fresh foods and culinary treats. Known for its vibrant and fast-paced environments, the company emphasizes excellent customer service and a strong team dynamic. Buc-ee's prides itself on maintaining high standards for food preparation, cleanliness, and hospitality while fostering an environment where employees feel valued and supported. With its commitment to innovation and community, Buc-ee's stands as a leading employer for individuals seeking growth and opportunity in the food service and retail sectors.
The Seasonal Deli/Food Service position at Buc-ee's is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about working with food and enjoy interacting with customers. This seasonal role, offering $21.00 per hour, runs from November through January, aligning with the peak holiday season when the demand for delicious food and exceptional service surges. The position is suited for individuals who thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments and are eager to develop and refine their culinary skills while preparing a diverse range of food items.
As a Seasonal Deli/Food Service employee, you will be responsible for preparing Buc-ee's signature menu offerings, which include BBQ, baked goods, sandwiches, tacos, jerky, fudge, and other unique culinary delights. This role requires a flexible team player who can rotate through multiple stations, quickly adapting to different food preparation tasks and using a variety of kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. The company emphasizes training and is open to hiring individuals with or without previous food service experience, making it an ideal starting point for quick learners and those looking to break into the food industry.
The job involves key responsibilities such as adhering to company recipes and measurements, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, using menu ordering kiosks and kitchen management systems, and ensuring a clean and organized workstation. Employees must be able to provide responsive communication with management and colleagues, work weekends and holidays as needed, and manage a rotating schedule that may include both day and night shifts. Buc-ee's values professionalism and a positive attitude, expecting team members to engage respectfully with both customers and coworkers.
Physical endurance is also crucial for this role, as it involves prolonged periods of walking, standing, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying loads that may weigh up to 40 pounds or more. Regular and prompt attendance is essential to ensure smooth operations during the busy seasonal period. Buc-ee's is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for employees to perform their essential functions.
Joining Buc-ee's as a seasonal employee not only offers an immediate income opportunity during a critical time of year but also places team members on a path for potential advancement. The company encourages growth from within and supports employees in developing their culinary and customer service skills. Buc-ee's is dedicated to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.
This role is perfect for food enthusiasts who love fast-paced work environments, enjoy variety in their daily tasks, and want to be part of a well-established, customer-focused company. Buc-ee's ensures that even those without prior experience will receive the necessary training to succeed. This commitment to employee development makes the Seasonal Deli/Food Service position both challenging and rewarding, with the added benefits of working for a reputable employer recognized across the country.
                - high school diploma or equivalent preferred
 - restaurant or retail experience preferred, kitchen line cook, busser, server, expediter, service staff experience a plus
 - prolonged walking or standing for 8 hours or more
 - frequent bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling (e.g. product or material weighing 40 lbs. or more)
 - ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
 - regular and prompt attendance