Description
The Food Operations Associate plays a dual role in supporting both food production and delivery operations. This position is responsible for supporting the preparation and packaging of high-quality food products, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring accurate, timely deliveries to customer locations. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Monday - Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
· Follow recipes and build specifications to prepare sandwiches, salads, and other menu items in a team-based, assembly-line environment.
· Assist in preparing raw ingredients, including washing, chopping, and measuring.
· Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy by adhering to recipes and production instructions.
· Monitor holding times and temperatures to maintain food safety standards.
Food Packaging & Labeling
· Package finished food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
· Accurately label products with required information, including expiration dates.
· Ensure packaging is neat, secure, and visually appealing for customers.
Quality Control & Safety
· Conduct routine quality checks to ensure products meet standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
· Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary production areas.
·Report food quality concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards to supervisors.
· Follow all food safety guidelines, including proper use of PPE and sanitation procedures.
Production Line Support
· Support efficient production line operations by following established workflows.
· Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain productivity.
· Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment and work areas.
Eat Club Operations
· Organize and maintain daily workflows, ensuring efficient sorting and fulfillment processes.
· Ensure all meals meet packaging and labeling standards.
· Maintain accuracy, organization, and efficiency in order sorting.
· Clean and organize delivery trays, bags, and workstations.
· Assist with or lead pre-sort and sorting processes.
· Ensure all deliveries depart on time.
· Complete delivery and fulfillment of meals, including customer-facing drop-offs.
· Maintain strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Driving Responsibilities
· Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
· Represent the company professionally by adhering to uniform and conduct standards.
· Follow all company policies, procedures, and food safety requirements.
· Load delivery vehicles accurately based on assigned routes and verify all required items.
· Drive company vehicles to customer accounts and Continental building, Operating a company vehicle equipped with continuous driver-facing and road-facing video safety technology
· Deliver correct orders on time while maintaining food safety standards.
· Communicate any issues or delays promptly to management.
· Handle end-of-day responsibilities, including unloading equipment and returning unused or dirty items.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and safety guidelines
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to support multiple operational areas as needed
- Positive attitude and the willingness to work with all facets and levels of management
- Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) certification
- Valid Chauffer’s License required upon hire
- Complete and maintain company sponsored food safety certifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands of this position include standing, walking, bending, lifting (Movi