Kitchen Associate

FriendShip Kitchen Associate

Hourly Pay starting at $15.00! Base pay increases every 90 days during the first two years.

Weekly Pay | Flexible Hours | Promotions | Bonuses | Benefits

Apply today and join the FriendShip Family!

Why Work at FriendShip?

Want a career with room for growth where you can make money, gain experience, and actually have a stake in the company's success? At FriendShip, every employee is an owner. We're all about teamwork, growth, and creating opportunities for people who want to work hard, have fun, and build something meaningful together.

As a FriendShip Kitchen Associate, you'll be at the center of the action, helping create great experiences for customers every day. Whether you're preparing and serving fresh food, connecting with guests, or working alongside an awesome team, no two shifts are exactly the same. In this hands-on role, you'll prepare, cook, and serve food items according to established recipes and presentation standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment. This is a great opportunity to build valuable customer service, food preparation, and teamwork skills, stay active throughout your shift, and make a real impact. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, meeting new people, and being part of a team that supports each other, FriendShip is the place for you!

We're looking for friendly, dependable people who love working with others that want to be a part of creating great customer experiences. People who bring positive energy, put safety first, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being part of a team. If you're eager to learn, ready to grow, and take pride in a job well done, you'll feel right at home at FriendShip!

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience working in a fast-paced retail or customer-facing environment

Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Basic math and reading proficiency with strong attention to detail

Preferred:

Experience in retail, convenience, customer-facing roles, or quick-service restaurants

Familiarity with food preparation or food-safety procedures

Requirements

Physical Demands and Environmental Condition:

Frequent:

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, squatting
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling
• Reaching, grasping, and using hands for extended periods
• Speaking with guests, vendors, and team members
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to outdoor weather (emptying trash, handling deliveries, clearing walkways of snow, etc.)
• Working in general store conditions (noise, aromas, refrigerated areas)

Occasional:

• Extended cleaning tasks
• Occasional ladder use
• Periods of higher physical exertion during deliveries or peak business time