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Buc-ee's

Deli/Food Service Associate

Auburn, AL · On-site

$25/hr

Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6% We are looking for passionate Deli/Food ... Provide responsive communication with store management and fellow associates * Safely and ...

Walmart

Food/Consumables Team Associate

Opelika, AL · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

Mid-Shift, Closing Location Walmart Supercenter #355 2900 PEPPERELL PKWY, OPELIKA, AL, 36801, US Job Overview Food and Consumable associates are focused on two things: taking care of customers and ...

Buc-ee's

Deli/Food Service Associate

Auburn, AL · On-site

$25/hr

Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6% We are looking for passionate Deli/Food ... Provide responsive communication with store management and fellow associates * Safely and ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Lagrange, GA · On-site

$13/hr

With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ...

Compass Group

Food & Beverage Manager

Columbus, GA · On-site

You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality. Additionally ...

Compass Group

Food & Beverage Manager

Columbus, GA · On-site

You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality. Additionally ...

Compass Group

Food & Beverage Manager

Columbus, GA

You will manage and lead a team of associates. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality. Additionally ...

Jack Marshall Foods, Inc.

Food Production

Opelika, AL

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

Champions recognition and motivation efforts Requirements The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers! * Must be at least 16 years of age * Accessibility to ...

JRN Inc. - KFC

Food Production

Columbus, GA

$11.50 - $15.75/hr

Champions recognition and motivation efforts Requirements The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers! * Must be at least 16 years of age * Accessibility to ...

JRN Inc. - KFC

Food Production

Columbus, GA

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Champions recognition and motivation efforts Requirements The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers! * Must be at least 16 years of age * Accessibility to ...

JRN Inc. - KFC

Food Production

Phenix City, AL

$12 - $16.25/hr

Champions recognition and motivation efforts Requirements The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers! * Must be at least 16 years of age * Accessibility to ...

JRN Inc. - KFC

Food Production

Columbus, GA

$11.75 - $16/hr

Champions recognition and motivation efforts Requirements The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers! * Must be at least 16 years of age * Accessibility to ...

CHSGa

Food Service Aide

Waverly Hall, GA · On-site

$11 - $14.25/hr

Properly stores leftovers/opened food. * Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural ... Follows procedures for serving associate meals. * Cleans kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables ...

Walmart

Food/Consumables Team Supervisor

Columbus, GA · On-site

$19 - $32/hr

Location Walmart Supercenter #1338 3515 VICTORY DR, COLUMBUS, GA, 31903, US Job Overview Food and Consumable associates are focused on two things: taking care of customers and creative merchandising.

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How much do food associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for food associate in Columbus, GA is $14.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.07 and $15.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Associate vs Food Clerk?

AspectFood AssociateFood Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification may be beneficial
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, supermarkets, food production facilitiesGrocery stores, supermarkets, food service establishments
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in retail and food service industriesOften used interchangeably with Food Associate in retail settings

The main difference between a Food Associate and a Food Clerk lies in their job scope and terminology. Food Associates typically have broader responsibilities in food handling and customer service, while Food Clerks often focus on cashiering and stocking. Both roles require similar credentials and are found in similar environments, but the title may vary by employer. Understanding these distinctions can help job seekers target the right positions in the food retail industry.

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Infographic showing various Food Associate job openings in Columbus, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,367 per year, or $14.1 per hour.

Deli/Food Service Associate

Buc-ee's

Auburn, AL • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Buc-ee's rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 160 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 46 rated convenience stores

Job description

Overview
$25.00 * Medical * Dental * Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6%
We are looking for passionate Deli/Food Service employees who love working with food and taking care of our customers' needs. If you have experience in high volume, fast paced restaurants, and loved every minute of it, this is the place for you. We are looking for quick learners who are willing to work in a variety of stations, preparing a multitude of food types. Our employees work with BBQ, baked goods, sandwiches and tacos, jerky, and many other foods. You have to be quick on your feet, quick with a smile, and love working with people.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
  • $25 / hour
  • Develop culinary skills as you prep bakery offerings, jerky, fudge, BBQ, and other restaurant menu items
  • Prepare Buc-ee's unique food service menu offerings to prescribed recipes and maintain confidentiality
  • Adhere to all Company culinary recipes and measurements
  • Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products
  • Guarantee safe food handling
  • Competent use of various Menu Ordering Kiosks, Kitchen Management System, and transaction devices
  • Maintain a clean workstation while quickly executing orders for customers
  • Provide responsive communication with store management and fellow associates
  • Safely and effectively use a wide variety of kitchen equipment and appliances to include, but not limited to, floor mixer, slicers, ovens, sharp knives, and fryers
  • Professionally interact with team members and customers
  • All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed
  • Work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Work a rotating schedule that may alternate between day and night as needed
  • Regular and prompt attendance
  • Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Restaurant or retail experience preferred, kitchen line cook, busser, server, expediter, service staff experience a plus!
  • Prolonged walking or standing for 8 hours or more
  • Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, climbing reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling (e.g. product or material weighing 40 lbs. or more)

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.
Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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