Market Associate - Alltown Fresh

The Market Associate is a key member of the store team, responsible for delivering exceptional guest service, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, preparing fresh food offerings, supporting inventory and store operations, and ensuring a safe, clean, and inviting store environment.

• Provide best-in-class guest service at every interaction.
• Greeting every guest with a smile and sincere welcome.
• Suggest relevant purchases and promote current specials.
• Execute the company’s guest service program consistently at the store level.
• Interact professionally with all customers and address concerns promptly and courteously.

• Prepare and maintain all fresh, grab-and-go food items according to company guidelines.
• Execute daily prep.
• Assist when needed in food service preparation venue.
• Maintain all self‑service food areas, including coffee stations, fountain machines, fresh cases, dispensers, and condiment centers.
• Restock and rotate products based on received and production dates to ensure freshness.
• Execute cleaning checklist.
• Follow food safety, allergen, and sanitation procedures consistently.

• Operate point‑of‑sale (POS) systems efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in inventory management: monitor stock levels, check in and work deliveries, conduct back stocking, and complete shift reports as required.
• Maintain cleanliness brand standards, including cleaning equipment, shelving, floors, and store entry areas.
• Support all site‑level programs and operational processes as directed by management.

• Maintain a safe and secure store environment for guests, associates, and vendors.
• Adhere strictly to safety, sanitation, hazardous material, and environmental guidelines.
• Operate all equipment safely and report any malfunctions immediately.
• Promptly document and report all workplace accidents, incidents, or injuries.
• Complete required safety and health training, including new hire orientation.
• Maintain the interior and exterior appearance of the store to company standards.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math skills to perform transactions and complete shift documentation.
• Strong knowledge of general safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• Ability to validate customer identification for age‑restricted product sales per state law.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional and calm demeanor, including in emergency or high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes, cleaning supplies, and varying temperature conditions (coolers, outdoors, kitchen areas).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout shift.
• Ability to traverse all areas of the store.
• Occasional desk/computer tasks may be required.
• Prolonged periods of standing and occasional lifting of products such as beverages, milk crates, and packaged goods.
• Frequent exposure to cold, heat, wet surfaces, and food allergens.
• Standing, bending, twisting, and lifting throughout shift.
• Use of food service equipment and point‑of‑sale systems.
• Fast‑paced retail environment requires attention to detail and accuracy.

Pay range: $18.13 - $21.34 per hour. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time.

• Competitive pay.
• Health & wellness: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with match component.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• Professional development: internal programs and access to on‑demand learning.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.