Balls Foods

Are you passionate about food and ready to jump into a fast-paced, high-energy environment? We're looking for an Assistant Deli & Kitchen Trainee to join our team and learn what it takes to deliver fresh, high-quality meals our guests love.

At Balls Food Stores, we bring food and community together through our family of stores-including Hen House, Price Chopper, Payless Discount Foods, and Sun Fresh. From chef-inspired hot bar favorites to ready-to-enjoy meals, we're known for quality, freshness, and an experience that keeps guests coming back.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll gain real experience in both deli service and kitchen operations, including but not limited to:

• Preparing and serving fresh, ready-to-eat foods, including hot bar items and grab-and-go meals
• Learning food safety, sanitation, and proper handling standards (FIFO)
• Keeping products fresh, stocked, and visually appealing
• Supporting inventory, rotation, and minimizing waste
• Delivering friendly, fast, and helpful guest service
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

You'll build skills that set the foundation for a strong career in food service-all while working with a team that takes pride in what they do.

Training That Sets You Up for Success:

• You'll train at the store with the greatest need closest to your home base
• After training, placement is based on business needs, your performance, and the first available opportunity across our locations
• Strong performance-including but not limited to reliability, food safety, quality, and guest service-will help set you apart

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for food and a desire to learn
• A strong work ethic and positive, team-first attitude
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous food service or retail experience