Food Service Specialist - Part Time - Gainesville

Overview Are you energized by fast-paced environments, great food, and even better people? Do you love creating welcoming experiences that keep customers coming back? If so, we'd love to meet you! We're looking for a Foodservice Specialist who’s passionate about customer service, committed to quality, and excited to make an impact in our store's café and foodservice area. Responsibilities Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Greet every customer with a warm, friendly attitude; assist with purchases and provide helpful recommendations; share samples and promote specials to boost engagement and sales. Keep Our Food Looking—and Tasting—Its Best: Prepare, present, and maintain stock levels of all food items; ensure proper storage, dating, rotation, and quality standards; support new foodservice program rollouts and sampling initiatives. Maintain a Clean, Safe, Customer‑Ready Space: Clean counters, equipment, floors, and storage areas; monitor the kiosk and assist customers with ordering; address equipment issues and notify management when needed. Support Smooth Store Operations: Monitor customer lines and open registers as needed; complete required training and assist with onboarding new associates; help audit food inventory and support accurate stock levels; jump in on additional tasks as assigned by management. Requirements Customer‑centric — You enjoy helping people and creating positive experiences Detail‑oriented — Quality, safety, and cleanliness matter to you A team player — You're ready to support coworkers and collaborate Flexible — You can work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and busy periods Calm under pressure — You handle escalated customer issues with professionalism Safety‑minded — You respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies Education Requirements Foodservice Specialist / Café Foodservice Specialist: No education requirement Lead Foodservice Specialist: High School Diploma or GED Comfortable standing for up to 8 hours Able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs and climb ladders Willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts Basic math and computer skills Authorized to work in the U.S Pay for this position starts at: $14.00 per hour Benefits Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle Paid on-the-job training Career growth opportunities — we promote from within A team-oriented and positive workplace culture Competitive pay and eligibility for benefits (Full-Time Employees Only) #J-18808-Ljbffr