Food City – Gatlinburg – Tennessee

Food City

(Super Premium Summer Job 2025)

 Employer Name: Food City

City: Gatlinburg

States: Tennessee

Reference: https://youtu.be/5thGxT-I1gE?si=zFoEYAGyNo5BA4Ja

Details

Position: Team member

Position Available: 4 positions

Hourly wage: $15 per hour

Average hours per week: 32 Hours Per Week Minimum

Average number of days per week: Varies

Job Description:

• All participants are hired in as Team Member Positions as the specific positions in the supermarket will be determined during Orientation with the Store Manager. The positions will contain Bakery – deli helper, Cashier, Courtesy clerk, Meat Helper, Perishable stocker, Produce helper, and Seafood helper in which they will be mutually agreed upon for best fit for participants.
• Once a position has been assigned, participants will be expected to work in their assigned department for the duration of their program. Positions and role requirements are not gender specific.
• All positions will be expected to assist in maintaining store cleanliness and thus may be required to use cleaning chemicals. This may include cleaning bathrooms, mopping floors, and other general sanitary needs. Participants should be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions. All positions will require standing for the entire duration of the shift. Responsible for greeting customers, checking identification (if applicable), controlling the flow of traffic, maintaining guest areas and others by performing the following duties:
• Handles initial and final contact with all guests; greets guests in a positive, professional, and welcoming manner and thanks them as they leave.
• Provides information and conversation while guests are waiting and being seated.
• Accommodates guests with special requests.
• Maintains positive guest satisfaction by answering questions thoroughly, handling complaints or directing them to a manager, and providing specific item suggestions and information about the establishment.
• Provides specific item suggestions and information about the establishment.
• Quotes accurate wait times, distributes paging devices (if applicable), and maintains a time efficient list.
• Directs guests to the proper holding/waiting area.
• Coordinates orderly movement of guests within the food service area with utilization of a table management system.
• Knows table numbers, seating floor plans, and server/busser assignments.
• Communicates effectively with all guests, co-workers and management.
• Maintains organization of the host stand and keeps supplies stocked.
• Answers telephone calls and related questions.
• Maintains cleanliness around front facade of the building and guest restrooms; keeps venue
• clean and free of litter at all times.
• Monitors and stocks restroom supplies.
• Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and happenings, and communicates properly to guests; establishes rapport with all guests through name recognition.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by management or supervisors and moves with a sense of urgency.
• Adheres to responsible alcohol service established by company policy.
• Understands and utilizes all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Staff Member Handbook.
• Other as assigned.

English Required skills: Advance (A, B+, B only)

Start Date: June 7^th – June 10^th, 2025

End Date: September 7^th, 2025

Housing Information

Housing assisted by: US Sponsor

Cost Amount: $135 per student per week

Cultural exchange activities:

Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is one of America’s great mountain resort destinations boasting accommodations of every kind, dozens of local and national restaurants and attractions galore.