- Company: Wegmans
- Location: Amherst, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $16.50–$17/hr
Wegmans at a glance
wegmans.com- Founded 1916
SEC filings mentioning "Wegmans": 898 — search EDGAR
Wegmans Food Markets is a privately held U.S. supermarket chain founded in 1916. As of early 2026 it runs 114 stores in nine states and the District of Columbia. More at wegmans.com.
12,997 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Food Service Team Member at Wegmans - Amherst, Pennsylvania
About This Position
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Food Service Team at Wegmans in Amherst, NY. This role is full-time and requires a minimum of 18 years of age. The position involves supporting daily operations by preparing and merchandising products, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and merchandise food items according to company guidelines
- Maintain high-quality standards in all aspects of food service
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met at all times
- Support the team with efficient operations during morning, afternoon, and evening shifts (including weekends)
Who We're Looking For
We seek candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and possess excellent customer service skills. Prior experience in food service is preferred but not required. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential for success in this role.
About the Company
Wegmans is a leading grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our stores offer a wide variety of fresh produce, prepared foods, and other essentials. We provide a supportive work environment where team members can grow both personally and professionally.
Ready to Apply?
The job posting is valid from 08/09/2026 to 08/10/2026 with the job ID R0290278. The hourly pay range is $16.50 - $17.
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What people say about Wegmans
Recent coverage highlights community work: record food-drive donations and support for regional food banks (WETM, WBNG, WHEC). Other linked HN threads are not workplace reviews.
- Your Head as a Battleground, Dueling Memes
- The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
- Wargames
Recent news
- Hosting a World Cup watch party? Wegmans has food packages for fans - The Journal News | lohud.com
- Wegmans’ customers donate record amount - WETM
- Food Bank of Southern Tier receives more than $50k in donations from Wegmans’ Fill the Bus campaign - WBNG
- Wegmans says record number raised during annual food drive supporting local food banks - WHEC.com
- Wegmans' customers donate record amount to support summer feeding programs at local food banks - Niagara Frontier Publications
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Amherst, Pennsylvania
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Role is on-site in the Town of Amherst, Pennsylvania, New York (not remote). Beyond city/county/state, no further local amenities data is provided.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in New York: 7.9% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in New York: $17.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in New York: $94,702 — via FRED
Home prices in New York (year over year): +6.1% — via FRED
Median household income in Erie County: $71,175 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Erie County: 21 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Erie County: Drove Alone (72%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Erie County: 90% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Entranceway at Main Street at High Park Boulevard, listed 2009 (1.3km away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 56°F / low 40°F year-round (summers around 78°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,139/mo · $1,343/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 182m (597 ft)
About this role & career path
Aligns with O*NET 35-3023.00 (Fast Food and Counter Workers). Related titles include Bakery Associate, Bistro Team Member, Cafe Server, and Cafeteria Food Server.
Traits that fit this role
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Food Preparation & Serving Related occupations earn a national median of $18,666 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
- ServSafe — Food Handler basics overview (paid)
- Alison — The Basics of Food Safety and Hygiene (free to learn)
Free & low-cost learning resources
- ServSafe — Food Handler basics overview (paid)
- Alison — The Basics of Food Safety and Hygiene (free to learn)
- How you handle order accuracy, complaints, and busy lines
- Cash-handling and balancing receipts
- Cleaning and food-safety habits on a fast service floor
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Strong fit if you like pace, guests, and tidy food-service stations at a large regional grocer. Weak fit if you need remote work or desk-only tasks.
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Listing facts
- Role Food Service Team Member
- Employer Wegmans
- Location Amherst, Pennsylvania
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $16.50–$17/hr
- Posted August 11, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (232 words)
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Typical work in Food Service Team Member
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
- Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
- Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
- Request and record customer orders, and compute bills, using cash registers, multi-counting machines, or pencil and paper.
Public discussions & open sources
Attributed public threads and profiles — not employee reviews or star ratings.
- Hacker News — Your Head as a Battleground, Dueling Memes
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
- Hacker News — Wargames
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