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Opening Kitchen Associate

Tobeys Grocery
South China, ME Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

OPENING AVAILABILITY REQUIRED!!! 5 am or Earlier

FOOD PREP, FOOD SERVICE, & CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Position Summary:

The Deli Associate is responsible for organizing the stock, maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment, food prep areas, and storage areas, taking orders, pricing and packaging items, and preparing food for customers; including making sandwiches, pizzas, fried food, HMR meals, cut fruit, and specialty items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include:

  • Learns about new deli items and menu options quickly
  • Unloads daily deliveries and makes sure the deli display cases are organized and fully stocked with fresh food
  • Uses portion scales, price guns, phones, and point-of-sale systems to take orders and price items
  • Operates all deli equipment according to safety guidelines
  • Cleans and sanitizes deli equipment and food surfaces, including meat and cheese slicers, deli display cases, ovens, grills, and utensils
  • Assist customers in a professional and appropriate manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • High School Diploma, GED preferred
  • Minimum age of 18 years old.
  • Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items
  • Previous kitchen/restaurant experience strongly preferred
  • High energy and stamina are required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
  • Strong verbal communication skills required
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
  • Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family
  • Ability to read menus, computer screens, safety documents, and other work-related documents

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.10 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $23

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