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Food Service Assistant Manager

3/5/2026

The Food Service Assistant Manager ensures all food products meet established recipes and standards while supervising kitchen personnel on cleanliness and sanitation practices. They are also responsible for supervising daily deli operations in the absence of the Food Service Manager.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
La Lomita's vision is to grow our superior Convenience Stores and Food Service Operations in Texas.
About the Role

Description

Tex Best travel centers provide a unique workplace experience for all of our team members within Retail Convenience Stores. Our goal is to make sure our team members succeed in a fun, family focused environment. If you are a team player interested in learning and growing, Tex Best is the place for you to begin your career journey.


The Food Service Assistant Manager is responsible for supervising the food preparation and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. They also supervise the daily deli operations in the absence of the Food Service Manager.


Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure that all food products are consistently prepared and served according to established recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
  • Follow and enforce all Company Policies and Established Procedures in the deli operation.
  • Supervise and assist kitchen personnel with cleanliness and sanitation practices, and maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas.
  • Keep work and service area in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner.
  • Provide professional and friendly assistance to customers, vendors, and other Associates.
  • Responsible for a high level of guest service standards and efficient operations.
  • Check in food deliveries from vendors.
  • Supervise and give instructions in the absence of the Food Service Manager.

Incentives/Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Exceptional Training
  • Competitive Pay
  • Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
  • 401K With a Competitive Company Match

Requirements

Qualifications

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • Minimum one (1) year experience in a food service environment.
  • Experience with food preparation, kitchen sanitation procedures and safety regulations.
  • Food Handlers Permit, or Food Safety Certification.
  • Basic computer knowledge.

Competencies

  • Comfortable supervising a team in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Positive, can-do attitude and true ownership mentality.
  • Excellent organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • High energy and strong work ethic. Self-motivated to achieve excellence.
  • Ability to teach, demonstrate, communicate, and promote a guest-focused attitude and approach.

Education

The position requires the following educational experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Work Environment

  • Work is performed primarily inside a retail store and occasionally may work in an outdoor environment.

Disclaimer

La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.

Key Skills
Food PreparationKitchen Inventory ManagementSafety ComplianceCleanliness StandardsSupervisionRecipe AdherencePortion ControlSanitation PracticesCustomer ServiceVendor Check-inTeam LeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipRetail
Benefits
Flexible Work SchedulesExceptional TrainingCompetitive PayCareer Advancement and Development Opportunities401K With a Competitive Company Match
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