Food Service Associate Job Description

A Food Service Associate plays a key role in providing exceptional food service and maintaining cleanliness in a dining or retail food environment. The Food Service Associate assists in preparing, packaging, and serving food items while ensuring all safety and sanitation standards are met. As a Food Service Associate, you'll deliver friendly service, quality food, and a positive experience for every guest.

The Food Service Associate handles food preparation, manages cash or card transactions, and maintains the appearance of food areas. A reliable Food Service Associate follows recipes, portion guidelines, and company standards to ensure quality and consistency. The Food Service Associate must work well under pressure and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent service as a Food Service Associate

• Prepare, assemble, and serve food products

• Maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance

• Operate kitchen and food prep equipment safely

• Handle cash transactions and provide accurate change

• Assist in restocking, labeling, and rotating inventory

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Food Service Associate, Cashier, or Food Attendant preferred

• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene procedures

• Strong communication and multitasking skills

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in fast-paced environments

• High school diploma or equivalent

About US

Love's Travel Stops is the nation's leading travel stop network with 644 Love's locations in 42 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 40,000 people. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love's has over 430 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love's Truck Care locations. Love's and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network with over 1,500 maintenance bays and 1,200 emergency roadside vehicles available for customers. Love's is committed to providing customers with Clean Places, Friendly Faces at every stop.

Q. What are the main responsibilities of a Food Service Associate?

Ans. As a Food Service Associate, your primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, preparing and assembling food products, ensuring food safety and cleanliness, handling cash transactions, and restocking inventory. You'll also maintain an organized food service area, adhere to company standards for portioning and sanitation, and operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Q. What qualifications are needed to apply for the Food Service Associate position?

Ans. To apply, previous experience as a Food Service Associate, Food Attendant, or Cashier is preferred. You should have knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices, strong communication and multitasking skills, and a friendly, customer-focused attitude. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights is essential.

Q. Is this position full-time or part-time?

Ans. Love's Travel Stops offers both full-time and part-time food service positions, allowing for flexible scheduling. Whether you are looking for a full-time career or part-time work, we have opportunities to suit your needs.

Q. What benefits does Love’s Travel Stops offer to Food Service Associates?

Ans. Love’s provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth in the food service and customer service industries. Employees enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and flexible hours. You will also be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering clean places and friendly faces at every stop.