Job Description

Job Details

Job Location Southland Academy - Americus, GA 31709

The Pepi Family/Team...

For almost 40 years, the Pepi Companies is and has been a family-owned corporation dedicated to its employees and valued customers. Operating in 5 Southeast US states - Georgia, Florida, Alabama and now Mississippi and Louisiana, we are committed to providing a great place to work - part of our family - while offering custom solutions to the convenience market through great people, excellent service, and great tasting products.

While our core values remain unchanged, our company is continuously expanding to meet our employees ever changing challenges for growth and flexibility. Core values of SERVE OTHERS, DO IT RGHT, and BE THE BEST are more than just a banner on the wall - it is how we live.

Come join the Pepi family. Find your place and your future here.

In the kitchen, this is what we do...

• Portion and plate meals accurately behind the serving line, following standardized guidelines to ensure consistency in servings.
• Operate the cash register efficiently, selecting the correct buttons to accurately reflect each customer's order (button accountability) and maintain financial accuracy
• Maintain a clean and organized serving station, adhering to Pepi Foods Gold Standard kitchen expectations (clean, labeled, and organized)
• Monitor serving line inventory (e.g., plates, utensils, napkins) and communicate restocking needs to the Dining Center Manager
• Assist with light prep or restocking tasks during slower periods to support kitchen operations as directed
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards, including HACCP guidelines, to ensure safe handling and serving of food

Qualifications

Your opportunity/benefits...

• Great Working Environment with emphasis on teamwork and great communication.
• Great hours - Day to Evening work schedule - occasional weekend work
• Pay Range of $12-16/hour - Incentive Package to include ASAP (Attendance, safety, attitude, and performance) bonus potential
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, Holidays,
• Great company to learn and grow with.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs (+-20%) of the time
• Frequent standing/walking/climbing (+-95%)of the time
• Frequent reaching/handling/feeling (+-75%) of the time
• Frequent use of finger dexterity (+75%) of the time.
• Stand and work in a kitchen for 8-10 hours

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a bonus but not required. Food Handler’s Certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Handler) required within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or cashier role preferred, ideally in a food service setting. Experience with portioning food or operating a point-of-sale system is a plus.