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Haffner's

Biomass-residue hydrogen production technologies

Food Service Associate

Part-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$16 - $19/hr+ $300 sign-on bonus
Entry
Plymouth, MA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of food safety; additional food safety training will be provided by the company.
  • Ability to handle customer service interactions and interact well with coworkers.
  • Above-average cleanliness and good organizational skills.
  • Willingness to follow appearance, cleanliness, and dress-code guidelines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible availability across hours and days, generally including weekends and holidays.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Operate the shift duties efficiently, including delivering customer service, producing menu items, operating and maintaining food service equipment safely, complying with food service and health regulations, and cleaning and maintaining the store’s appearance.
  • Prioritize customer service, handle customer complaints and issues, and escalate situations beyond the associate’s authority.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company policies and comply with safety rules, reinforcing them in the kitchen with other associates.
  • Prepare custom food orders according to company standards and procedures.
  • Stock and replenish shelves, coolers, refrigerators, and freezers as needed and instructed.
  • Receive and control inventory items, using waste reports to help inform future orders.
  • Keep the food service area clean and compliant with state and company health guidelines.
  • Locate information such as pricing, portion controls, and preparation procedures.
  • Operate food service equipment and keep it clean and safely operational.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the food service or store manager; cross-training with convenience store or car wash may be requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • Travel flexibility is preferred.

About the company

Haffner Energy provides turnkey energy solutions that turn biomass residues into renewable energy. The core offering is HYNOCA (Hydrogen No Carbon), a patented thermolysis process that produces renewable hydrogen in a carbon-negative way, built on three decades of development. The company designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates biomass-to-energy systems for clients, enabling them to use locally sourced waste to generate power, heat, or hydrogen. With more than 80 international patents and 40 completed projects, Haffner Energy differentiates itself through a long track record of implementing waste-to-energy and hydrogen projects, a clear focus on carbon-negative hydrogen, and an ability to deploy systems that leverage local biomass. The company is expanding into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to broaden its decarbonization impact by supplying hydrogen and SAF-related energy solutions to various industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • Haffner's announced an early-2026 loyalty launch with Liquid Barcodes on November 3, 2025.
  • Recent acquisitions of Hartmann Oil, Huhtala Oil, and Concord Oil deepen fuel delivery reach.
  • Haffner's website still markets across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, reinforcing expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Early-2026 app rollout risks execution slips and weak customer adoption.
  • Regional concentration in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine exposes Haffner's to local competition.
  • Acquisitions like Hartmann and Concord complicate integration and distract management through 2026.

What makes Haffner's unique

  • Nearly 70 stores plus car washes create a dense New England retail footprint.
  • Energy North bundles fuel, convenience, heating oil, propane, and car wash services.
  • Liquid Barcodes integration unifies transactions, memberships, and loyalty across Haffner's brands.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounts at all company-owned foodservice locations
  • Competitive, On-Demand Pay
  • Kick Cards/Fuel discounts
  • Advancement Opportunities at all levels

Company News

CStore Decisions
Nov 3rd, 2025
Haffner's to Introduce Full-Service Loyalty Program

Haffner's to introduce full-service loyalty program. Haffner's has announced a new collaboration with Liquid Barcodes to develop and power its new mobile app and loyalty program, which is expected to launch in early 2026. With nearly 70 convenience stores and car wash sites across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, Haffner's is taking a major step forward in creating a fully integrated digital ecosystem that connects all its businesses under one unified Haffner's banner. Haffner's selected Liquid Barcodes for its comprehensive platform capabilities, which include mobile app development, full-stack loyalty solutions, car wash membership management and the ability to integrate multiple business lines into one unified system. With this partnership, Haffner's will operate on a single, consolidated platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple databases or coordinate among different technology vendors. Haffner's retains full ownership and control of its customer data, ensuring transparency and trust in every digital interaction. "Our goal is to deliver one seamless digital experience that unites every part of the Haffner's brand - from fueling and in-store purchases to car wash memberships and our home heating oil and propane services," said Janet Ries, chief brand officer at Haffner's. "Partnering with Liquid Barcodes allows us to bring all of our offerings under one connected platform, simplify our technology stack, remove friction and deliver more value to our customers through a unified, data-driven experience." The upcoming Haffner's app will feature a robust customer engagement ecosystem combining loyalty, rewards, gamification and subscriptions in one intuitive solution. "We're proud to partner with Haffner's in delivering a unified, end-to-end digital solution designed for growth," said Saurabh Swarup, GM North America, Liquid Barcodes. "Beyond technology, we operate a dedicated customer success function that ensures we are a true partner to our retailers, working closely with their teams to optimize program performance, deepen engagement and achieve long-term success. Our goal is to help forward-thinking retailers like Haffner's stay ahead of the curve while maintaining full data control and operational simplicity." Founded in 1981, Energy North Group is one of the largest wholesale and retail fuel distributors in the Northeast. Its flagship brand, Haffner's, is celebrating 100 years of fueling communities with dependable energy solutions with offerings spanning fuel, convenience, car wash and home heating solutions including heating oil and propane.

Google
Aug 9th, 2023
Haffner's acquires Hartmann Oil & Propane

Haffner's acquires Hartmann Oil & Propane.

WHAV
Jun 21st, 2023
Haffner’s Acquires Huhtala Oil & Propane and Concord Oil

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