Food Service Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Bordentown, NJ, 08505
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 6 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 encourages part-time Food Service Associates to expand their skills through paid training programs and offers pathways to full-time roles or long-term careers. This approach helps employees grow within the food service industry while balancing flexible hours.
Expect continuous standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, occasional lifting up to 50lbs, and working in varying temperatures. These activities require stamina and attentiveness, ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction at QuickChek.
Being upbeat, attentive to detail, a team player, and reliable are crucial. Candidates who communicate well, handle fast-paced environments with ease, and consistently deliver friendly customer service tend to thrive in part-time food service roles.
Bordentown’s food service sector sees steady demand for part-time roles, though competition varies by season. QuickChek’s reputation for employee benefits and flexible scheduling often gives candidates an edge when applying locally.
While formal certifications aren't mandatory, prior experience in cashiering or food and beverage roles can accelerate advancement. Familiarity with food safety standards is highly valued in Bordentown’s food service positions.
QuickChek emphasizes a vibrant culture, pay-on-demand, and comprehensive benefits like vision insurance and 401k matching, distinguishing it from typical part-time restaurant jobs around Bordentown by offering more stability and growth opportunities.
In addition to standard customer service, associates at QuickChek manage inventory, train new team members, and uphold strict loss prevention and sanitation protocols, making the role more diverse and engaging.
This role offers between $15.85 and $16.35 per hour, reflecting factors like experience and training. Additional pay includes a 75-cent overnight differential, making it competitive for part-time food service jobs in Bordentown.
Yes, QuickChek provides scheduling flexibility with 4-to-8-hour shifts and 1 to 5 shifts weekly, not exceeding 32 hours, allowing associates to balance work with personal commitments effectively.
QuickChek fosters a supportive environment with benefits like paid breaks, employee discounts, and pay-on-demand, setting it apart locally by blending flexibility with comprehensive perks tailored to part-time associates.