Food Service Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Goshen, NY, 10924
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Discover the QuickChek difference where we prioritize FRESH food and beverages, paired with exceptional customer service. As a Food Service Associate, your goal is to bring a fresh attitude to match our enticing food offerings. We're looking for friendly, energetic individuals who excel in teamwork, contributing to store objectives and upholding safety procedures. Be part of a vibrant culture that sets the highest standards in food service, delivering not just products, but memorable experiences. Join QuickChek, where freshness meets exceptional service, creating a workplace that's as appealing as our offerings. Apply today!
What’s in it for you?
- Pay On-Demand: Get quick access to a portion of your earned wages after completed shifts.
- Weekly Pay: Week starts on Saturday and ends on Friday – payday is Friday.
- Overnight Differential: Earn an additional .75¢ per hour between the hours of 10pm-6am.
- Benefits: including paid time-off, vision insurance, and a matching 401K (up to 6%).
- Annual Retirement Contribution: 3% gross pay contribution to 401K after 1 year of service (restrictions apply).
- Health Insurance Options: Available to qualifying employees based on average number of hours worked.
- Flexible Scheduling: work 4-to-8-hour shifts; 1 to 5 shifts per week (not to exceed 32 hours/week).
- Stability in Part-Time: A part-time job that's as permanent as you want it to be.
- Career Growth Opportunity: Explore potential for a full-time job or even a long-term career.
- Paid Training & Development Programs: Invest in your growth with participation in one of our career paths.
- Employee Discount: Enjoy 15% off store purchases (with some exceptions).
- Paid Breaks: during 8-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service and tend to customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly manner.
- Adhere to and assist with Food Service daily production.
- Follow all food safety and dating procedures.
- Follow proper guidelines for food preparation, timekeeping, sanitation, and all other procedures.
- Train new Team Members.
- Assist in monitoring inventory levels of products and supplies.
- Sweep, mop, empty trash and clean as necessary, including restrooms.
- Attend all mandatory/scheduled store meetings.
- Keep up to date on new policies and procedures.
- Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
- Adhere to loss prevention guidelines.
- Be proficient in cash handling, lottery procedures and cash control policies.
- Communicate any questions, concerns, or issues to leadership in a timely manner.
- Complete all assigned tasks and achieve shift objectives.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- A great attitude that contributes positively to the work environment.
- Ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.
- Friendly demeanor with a willingness to smile—a lot.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Must be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with customers and Team Members.
- Reliable transportation and ability to get to work on time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Completion of required on-the-job training programs and learning activities within allocated timeframe.
- Grow Quickly with previous Cashier and/or Food & Beverage Experience!
Physical Requirements
- Stand – Continuously.
- Walk – Continuously.
- Stoop/Kneel/Crouch – Occasionally.
- Grasp/Pinch/Grip - Frequently Bend/Squat/Twist – Frequently.
- Reaching – Continuously.
- Work in cold environment – Occasionally.
- Push/pull 40lbs – Occasionally.
- Lifting.
- Up to 10lbs – Continuously.
- Up to 25lbs – Frequently.
- Up to 50lbs – Rarely.
Compensation Disclosure Statement
Pay is from $16.29 to $16.79 QuickChek & Murphy USA take into consideration a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, education, as well as business and organizational needs. The listed range is specific to the base hourly rate or annual salary and does not include additional benefits, perks, or bonus eligibility (when applicable) comprising the total benefits package.Top trending job titles hiring now
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Frequently asked questions
This part-time position at QuickChek in Goshen offers more than just a job—it’s a stepping stone. With paid training and development programs, employees have clear pathways to full-time roles or long-term careers, leveraging hands-on experience in customer service and food safety in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
Success hinges on a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and attention to detail. Mastery of food safety, cash handling, and customer engagement elevate your performance, making you an invaluable team member in a dynamic setting that balances speed and quality, especially in part-time roles like this.
The role involves continuous standing and walking, frequent bending and lifting items up to 25 lbs, occasional heavy lifting, and working in cold environments. These physical requirements demand stamina and flexibility, making it ideal for energetic individuals comfortable with active, hands-on tasks.
Goshen’s food service sector is moderately competitive, with demand influenced by local population size and seasonal fluctuations. QuickChek’s reputation and benefits package make it attractive, but candidates with punctuality, customer service skills, and food safety knowledge stand out in this market.
Goshen offers accessible routes, but reliable transportation is key due to flexible shift scheduling that can vary in hours. Understanding local traffic patterns during early or late shifts helps ensure timely arrival and consistent attendance, critical for maintaining your role and maximizing earnings.
QuickChek stands out with on-demand pay access, overnight shift differentials, and a robust benefits package including vision insurance and a matching 401k. This combination of financial perks and career development opportunities creates a more rewarding environment than typical part-time food service roles.
Yes, part-time associates at QuickChek enjoy 15% employee discounts, paid breaks during longer shifts, and eligibility for health insurance based on hours worked. These perks enhance job satisfaction and support work-life balance within the company’s fresh food-focused culture.
Hourly pay ranges from $16.29 to $16.79, reflecting factors like experience and skills. This competitive rate is supplemented by an overnight differential and weekly pay schedule, aligning with local industry standards for part-time food service positions.
Food safety is embedded throughout the role, requiring adherence to strict preparation, sanitation, and product dating protocols. Associates actively participate in maintaining these standards, ensuring customers receive fresh, safe products while supporting store compliance and reputation.