Food Service Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Bayonne, NJ, 07002
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
Bayonne's food service sector shows steady part-time hiring, especially in convenience store chains like QuickChek. The demand remains consistent due to local population density, but competition can vary by shift timing. Evening and overnight hours often have fewer applicants, which could boost hiring chances.
While formal certifications aren't always mandatory for part-time food service associates in Bayonne, employers like QuickChek highly value completion of on-the-job food safety training. Local health codes encourage familiarity with sanitation practices, which can enhance your candidacy.
Food Service Associates at QuickChek in Bayonne earn between $15.85 and $16.35 per hour. This rate reflects base pay excluding benefits or additional differentials such as overnight shifts. Compared to regional averages, it’s a competitive wage for part-time food service positions.
Highlight your customer service abilities, reliability, and teamwork skills. Being able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and maintaining attention to detail in food handling and sanitation will make your application stand out for part-time food service roles.
Starting part-time allows you to develop vital customer interaction and food safety skills. QuickChek offers training programs and potential progression to full-time positions or supervisory roles, making it a solid entry point for long-term career development in the food service industry.
QuickChek distinguishes itself with pay-on-demand access, flexible scheduling, and benefits like paid time off and matching 401k contributions for part-time associates. These perks enhance financial stability and work-life balance more so than many typical food service part-time jobs.
Yes, QuickChek provides several valuable benefits such as weekly pay cycles, an overnight pay differential, paid breaks during longer shifts, and a 15% employee discount. These advantages support part-time workers' financial and personal well-being beyond the standard wage.
Expect to handle customer service with friendliness, assist in food preparation and safety compliance, manage inventory levels, and maintain cleanliness throughout the store. You’ll also operate cash registers and participate in team meetings, creating a dynamic and varied workday.
Absolutely. QuickChek’s part-time food service positions offer shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours, with up to five shifts weekly. This flexibility lets you balance work with other commitments while enjoying a stable role in a reputable local employer.
Definitely. Experience in cashiering or food service can accelerate your learning curve and increase your value to QuickChek. It demonstrates readiness to handle cash, customer interactions, and food safety practices effectively, often leading to quicker advancement opportunities.