What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Team Member position at SYNERGY COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE?
Join the Synergy Team!
Where Hard Work Meets Hometown Fun
What It Means to Work at Synergy
At Synergy, we believe work should feel like a community – and that community should be supportive and fun! As a locally owned cooperative, we take pride in supporting our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. When you join our team, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll find opportunity, growth, and people who genuinely care.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a 6% match!
- Profit sharing
- Annual company clothing allowance
- Gas and LP Discounts
- $2/hour shift differential on weekends!
- Flexible Scheduling
- Advancement Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Relaxed Dress Code – yes, jeans are welcome!
- Employee Discounts
- A relaxed, yet upbeat and fun work environment with great people
What you’ll be doing:
You will be trained in opening Hot Stuff and Deli. You will be responsible for upholding food safety and quality standards. You will greet guests, run the register, and provide exceptional customer service. There is never a dull moment as you will be working around the store (inside and out) in many different areas to help maintain our high standards for store appearance and provide an outstanding experience for our customers…they have come to expect it!
You will work with a fun, energetic team that knows how to have fun and accomplish their daily tasks at the same time.
Skills That Will Help You Thrive in This Role
- Having a positive attitude! The convenience store is all about quality, quick customer service
- Being reliable and on-time; you play a very important role!
- Meeting new people and making friendly conversation
- Performing at a quick pace while having fun
- Working as part of a team to accomplish daily goals
- Coming up with great ideas to solve problems
- Thinking quickly and offering suggestions
- Being a trusted co-worker who always thinks of safety and security
What We Need from You
- Schedule flexibility
- Food service experience
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work in temperatures consistent with commercial refrigeration/freezers
- Ability to work with commercial food preparation equipment (grills, ovens, fryers)
Bonus Points if You Have
- Retail and/or food service experience
- Cash handling/cash register experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a municipal seller/server certificate (minimum 18 years of age)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Motivation to advance your career!
Why You’ll Love Working for a Co-Op!
When you work for a cooperative, you are part of something bigger than just a business – you’re a part of a community. Synergy is locally owned and operated, which means every dollar and every decision helps strengthen the towns we call home. We believe in fun, honesty, safety, community, and investing in our people.
Here, you’re not just an employee – you are part of the Synergy community and the cooperative tradition that helps our rural communities thrive.
18 years minimum:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position. Synergy Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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