Food Service Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Dayton, NJ, 08810
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 $15.85- $16.35 / hour 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.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
QuickChek offers flexible scheduling for part-time food service associates in Dayton, allowing shifts between 4 to 8 hours and up to 32 hours weekly. This flexibility suits those balancing other commitments while gaining experience in food service.
QuickChek encourages growth by providing paid training and development programs, with opportunities to transition from part-time to full-time roles. This pathway is ideal for those aiming to build a long-term career in the food industry.
Key skills include strong customer interaction, teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Experience in cash handling and food safety procedures also enhances performance in this role.
Dayton's food service sector has steady demand for part-time associates, but competition remains moderate. Candidates with flexibility, positive attitude, and prior food handling experience tend to stand out during recruitment.
The hourly pay ranges from $15.85 to $16.35, with additional overnight differentials. This aligns well with regional food service pay standards, offering a competitive rate for part-time workers in the area.
Yes, QuickChek emphasizes freshness and exceptional customer experience, alongside tasks like training new team members and strict adherence to food safety, which may exceed typical duties at other local food service positions.
Indeed, besides weekly pay and on-demand wage access, QuickChek offers benefits like paid time off, vision insurance, a matching 401k plan, and annual retirement contributions for qualifying part-time employees.
Part-time positions at QuickChek offer flexibility and a manageable workload under 32 hours weekly, ideal for those seeking balance. Full-time roles usually involve longer hours and potentially more benefits but less scheduling freedom.
The combination of competitive wages, flexible shifts, paid breaks, and a vibrant team culture focused on freshness and quality distinguishes QuickChek as a desirable employer in the Dayton food service market.
This role requires continuous standing and walking, frequent bending and lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional tasks like pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds, which is typical for food service jobs but important for applicants to consider.