Adams Fairacre Farms is Hiring an Adams' Kitchen Associate I (Part Time, Closing Shift) Near Lake, NY
General PurposeThe Prepared Food Associate I provides customer-friendly service to our valuable customers and provides the quality products that Adams is known for. This means fulfilling customer requests, filling and rotating the case, keeping the department clean, and being the final line for quality control in the department. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Prepared Food Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor Job Description
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service
Greet customers personally and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams
Rotate products to keep older product in front and stock cases, making sure each package is correctly labeled and there are no empty spaces
Keep hot bar, hot case, cold cases, and salad bar fresh and full
Alert cooks when an item is running low in the case or when the last tray of a hot bar item is being put out
Weigh, price and store products
Refill products according to freshness guidelines
Be the final line for quality control: look for packaging issues, sell-by dates, and be vigilant about quality and presentation of all products put into the case
Receive and put away deliveries; check weights for accuracy and match inventory to bill
Take customer orders both in person and on the phone
Clean cases, including wiping shelves and keeping glass clean at all times
Clean dishes and equipment used and put them away once dry
Keep all areas of the department clean and organized, including sales floor, counters, cases, coolers, preparation, and production areas
When a customer needs assistance, give the customer priority over the task at hand
Physical Requirements
Consistently lift and move 50 pounds
Stand for duration of shift
Climb up and down a stepstool, stepladder, and ladder
Use hands, wrists, fingers and arms for duration of shift
Safely operate and use knives, slicer, immersion blender, buffalo chopper, donut machine, and hand mixer
Use the compactor and cardboard crusher for disposing of garbage and recycling
Qualifications
Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers
Employees are our internal customers; treat them with the same courtesy and respect as our external customers
Must work efficiently and at a productive pace per department needs
Must be able to work scheduled shift
Follow all department safety policies and procedures
Be able to concentrate on tasks in order to avoid injury and waste of product
Be knowledgeable about Adams product – recommend cooking methods and ideas to customers by exploring customer preferences and advocating Adams product
DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.