Food Operations Associate - Part Time

Job 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Chauffer’s License required upon hire
• Complete and maintain company sponsored food safety certifications

The physical demands of this position include standing, walking, bending, lifting (Movi