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Food Service Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Middletown, NY, 10940
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.
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Frequently asked questions
QuickChek offers part-time Food Service Associates flexible shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours, allowing you to tailor work around your schedule. With weekly pay and pay-on-demand, you get reliable income without sacrificing adaptability, ideal for those seeking consistent part-time food industry jobs in Middletown, NY.
Strong customer communication, attention to food safety, and teamwork are vital for excelling as a Food Service Associate. Experience with cash handling and inventory monitoring can distinguish candidates, especially in fast-paced environments like QuickChek, boosting prospects for career growth within part-time food service jobs.
Daily duties include promptly assisting customers, maintaining food safety standards, managing inventory levels, and ensuring cleanliness. You'll also engage in cash handling and support new team training, making the role dynamic and integral to delivering a fresh, friendly experience at QuickChek.
QuickChek encourages advancement by offering paid training and development programs, opening pathways from part-time roles to full-time positions or long-term careers. Engaging in these opportunities can enhance your skills and increase your chances of promotion within their food services associate jobs.
Yes, QuickChek includes perks like pay-on-demand, weekly pay cycles, and an overnight differential for late shifts. Additionally, employees gain access to paid time off, vision insurance, and a matching 401k plan, which are not always standard in part-time food jobs, especially in the Middletown area.
Given QuickChek’s reputation for stability and benefits, their part-time food service roles attract a steady applicant pool. Middletown's growing demand for flexible, customer-focused food jobs makes QuickChek positions desirable, often offering better pay and advancement options than many local counterparts.
Pay ranges between $16.29 and $16.79 per hour, reflecting factors like experience and certifications. This competitive wage, combined with bonuses such as overnight differentials, positions QuickChek favorably among part-time food service jobs in the Middletown job market.
QuickChek cultivates a vibrant environment emphasizing fresh food and exceptional customer service. Their focus on teamwork and employee development creates a unique workplace atmosphere that elevates the typical food service experience found in many part-time food industry jobs.
Unlike many part-time roles, QuickChek offers structured paid training, benefits eligibility, and employee discounts, alongside a strong emphasis on safety and quality. This combination provides a more comprehensive and supportive job experience for food service assistants in the region.
Absolutely. QuickChek’s shifts range from 4 to 8 hours, with options to work between 1 and 5 shifts per week, not exceeding 32 hours. This flexibility caters well to employees balancing other commitments while seeking stable part-time food service work.