Food Service Specialist

Food Service SpecialistAs a Food Service Specialist you'll prepare fresh, quality Pete's Eats for our guests while helping maintain the high standards of Stinker's food service program. Using established recipes and store production plans, you'll prepare the right amount of food at the right time while maintaining quality, freshness, and food safety. Your work helps ensure our guests have delicious, convenient options ready whenever they visit.Why You'll Love Working HereWhen you join Stinker, you're joining a family-owned company that believes investing in people is the best business strategy.We OfferMedical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Full Time employeesRetirement: 401(k) & Roth with a generous 25% discretionary company match of the first 10% of your wages contributed, because we want to help you build a secure future!Paid Time Off that increases with tenure for Full Time Employees6 paid holidays annually (holiday premium pay for hours worked) for Full Time employeesEmployee Discounts - on fuel, merchandise, food, and moreDailyPay - giving you the option to access eligible earned wages before your regular payday.Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral bonuses$0.50/hour overnight premium for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.Ongoing training and developmentOpportunities for career advancementCompetitive hourly pay with annual merit increasesWhy Food Service Specialists Choose StinkerThis isn't just about making food; it's about creating something our guests look forward to when they visit.You'll learn our Pete's Eats menu, work alongside your store team, and help make sure fresh food is prepared and ready when our guests want it. You'll have the opportunity to build valuable food service and retail skills while being part of a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.What You'll DoYou'll prepare Pete's Eats while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and guest service.You'll:Prepare and serve Pete's Eats menu items according to established recipes, procedures, and quality standardsFollow store production plans to prepare the right amount of food based on guest demandProvide friendly and helpful service while creating a welcoming experience for our guestsFollow food safety requirements for preparation, cooking, storage, labeling, and handlingMonitor and document required food temperatures, holding times, and other food safety standardsRotate products in hot and cold cases to maintain freshness, quality, and availabilityMaintain clean and sanitary food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and workspacesComplete required equipment cleaning and sanitation schedulesStock food service ingredients, supplies, and products as neededMonitor food quality and availability throughout the shiftFollow Stinker safety, sanitation, and food handling proceduresWork with Store Leadership and team members to support food service and overall store operationsYou'll Thrive Here If You...Enjoy preparing food and take pride in serving a quality productCare about cleanliness, food safety, and doing things the right wayProvide friendly and helpful service to guestsStay organized and pay attention to the detailsManage your time well and keep moving during busy periodsAdapt when priorities or guest traffic changeWork well independently and as part of a teamApproach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindsetAre dependable and willing to jump-in where neededThe Impact You'll MakeYour work helps ensure our guests can count on fresh food and a positive experience every time they visit.You'll help:Provide fresh, quality food for our guestsMaintain safe food preparation and handling practicesKeep food service areas clean, stocked, and readyReduce food waste through proper production and rotationCreate a consistent Pete's Eats experienceSupport a strong and dependable store teamGrow Your CareerFood service is an important part of Stinker's business, and this role is a great opportunity to build experience in food preparation, guest service, and store operations.We believe in developing our people and providing opportunities to learn new skills, take on additional responsibilities, and grow your career with Stinker.About StinkerFounded in 1936, Stinker is a family-owned convenience retailer serving communities throughout Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming.We got our name in a fight. In 1936, a 20-year-old named Farris Lind opened a service station in Twin Falls and started selling gasoline for less than the major oil companies thought he should. They didn't take it well. When one of them told a newspaper that Farris Lind was a real stinker, he took it as a compliment, put the word on his stations, and drew a skunk wearing red boxing gloves—Polecat Pete.The gloves came first, and they were never a joke. Farris spent his career punching above his weight on behalf of the Guest, and a small Idaho company that refused to be pushed around had to be willing to fight for what it believed in. Ninety years later, that spirit is still part of who we are. We fight for our employees. We fight for our Guests.Our purpose is simple:To make our world a better place by being a bright spot in the lives we touch, one employee, one guest, and one community at a time.We still know how to have fun; our mascot is a skunk, after all. But take a close look at Pete: he's got his gloves on.QualificationsMust be at least 19 years of ageHigh school diploma or GED preferredPrevious food service, restaurant, convenience store, or retail experience preferred, but not requiredAbility to complete Stinker's required Food Safety training within the first 90 days of employmentLearn recipes, food preparation procedures, food safety requirements, and store processesWork a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needsStand and move for extended periods throughout a shiftSafely use a step stool or step ladderLift and carry up to 50 poundsPerform work from floor level to approximately eye levelWork in refrigerated areas averaging approximately 32°FPerform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodationReady to Join Us?If you enjoy preparing great food, working with people, and being part of a fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us give our guests another reason to choose Stinker.