Food Service Team Member

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Interview prep

• How you handle order accuracy, complaints, and busy lines
• Cash-handling and balancing receipts
• Cleaning and food-safety habits on a fast service floor

Fit summary

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.

Day in the role

As a Food Service Team Member at Wegmans in Amherst, expect customer-facing counter work: take and clarify orders, run payments and change, keep counters and equipment clean, and help balance the register. Sanitation—dishes, floors, food-service surfaces—is core to the shift.

Skills to emphasize

• ServSafe — Food Handler basics overview (paid)
• Alison — The Basics of Food Safety and Hygiene (free to learn)

FAQ from this listing

Is this job remote?

No—the listing is on-site in Amherst, Erie County, New York.

What does the role mainly involve?

Customer orders, payments, cleaning equipment and facilities, and basic register balance work typical of counter food service.

Any certs worth starting with?

ServSafe Food Handler basics (paid) and Alison’s free-to-learn food safety and hygiene course are listed resources for this family.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• 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.
• Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
• Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee, using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: wegmans.com

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a privately held American supermarket chain. As of early 2026, Wegmans has 114 stores in nine states and the District of Columbia.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Food Service Team Member at Wegmans - Amherst, Erie County 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. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Amherst, Erie County, hybrid, or fully remote?