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Food Service Associate

Calhoun, GA · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Lebanon, VA · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Independence, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Galax, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

VA · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Whitesburg, KY · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Wytheville, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Cashier

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Seymour, TN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Saint Paul, VA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Marion, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Tazewell, TN · On-site

$10 - $13.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Winchester, TN · On-site

$12 - $15.50/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Damascus, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Hixson, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Harriman, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Big Stone Gap, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

Food Service Associate

Rogersville, TN · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get ...

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Food City Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Food City?

Food City operates with a strong focus on community involvement and customer satisfaction, reflecting its commitment to serving the local communities it serves.

The company's team structure is designed to promote a collaborative work environment, with employees working together to achieve sales and customer service goals. Food City's mission is to provide high-quality products and services to its customers, while also supporting local suppliers and charitable initiatives.

Working at Food City may appeal to individuals who value a fast-paced retail environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a sense of contributing to the well-being of their local community.

Do workers at Food City get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
76% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Food City pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Food City, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Food City?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
77% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Food City?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
93% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Food City affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
78% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Food City?

Some people get paid time off from work.
65% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 66% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 32% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Food City worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
34% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do Food City workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
48% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Food City workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 208 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Food City?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
46% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Food City managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
73% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Food City spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Food City?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Food City job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Food City good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Food City feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Food City get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Food City?

Most people feel stressed out here.
84% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Food City enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Food City recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Food City?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Food City?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Food City’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Food City is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular states for Food City jobs?
Infographic showing various job openings at Food City in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, and 86% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Food Service Associate

Food Service Associate

Food City

Calhoun, GA • On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Food City rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 632 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 114 rated grocery stores


Job description

Essential Job Functions:
  • Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to "Run the Best Store in Town!"
  • Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
  • Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
  • Prepare and produce "Quality" food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations
  • Make sandwiches
  • Assist with Hot Bar
  • Slice meats and cheese
  • Serve food and drinks
  • Take telephone orders for food and specialty cakes
  • Keep workstation and area around workstation neat and clean (washing dishes, mopping, etc.)
  • Assist in making sure that all package products for self-service are in proper package with correct weights and ingredients
  • Follow company Food Safety program
  • Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products
  • Food Service Associates should expect to be cross trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Food Service experience a plus, but not required
  • Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
  • Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits of working for Food City:
401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!
About Food City:
Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.

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