Front of House Associate

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

La Cocina Shafter is The Wonderful Company’s new café located within the Wonderful Logistics Center, catering to the culinary needs of the company’s employees as well as neighboring tenants in the area as well as patrons from the surrounding community. We are committed to providing delicious food, efficient service, and a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the daily experience.

Are you a people-person with a passion for great food and coffee? We are in search of a customer-focused, motivated, and organized Front of House Associate. This person is responsible for ensuring a welcoming guest experience and takes pride in delivering high-quality beverages and front-of-house service. The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday. Must be available to work flexible opening, mid-day, and closing shifts during operating hours of 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., based on business needs.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Responsibilities

Greets customers with a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude—always with a smile—creating a welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits; Takes and prepares coffee shop orders accurately and efficiently; Operates registers and communicates clearly with customers about daily specials, updates, and upcoming events; Prepares daily specialty drinks, including espresso beverages, in-house coffee syrups, freshly squeezed fruit juices and wellness shots while working in a safe and organized manner; Assists with prepping fresh fruit for the Grab-and-Go area; Plays a key role in supporting both onsite and offsite catering events including tracking, prep, delivery, setup, service, and tear down as needed; Helps Front of House Supervisor track inventory and restock supplies for FOH operations; Follows proper food handling techniques and physical safety rules; Ensures all FOH equipment is properly functioning and identifies any repairs or maintenance needs, then reports to FOH Supervisor; Assists with keeping all service and storage areas clean, sanitized, and well-organized; Communicates customer feedback to managers and recommends new menu items or improvements; Supports tasks assigned by the Food Service Manager and/or Front of House Supervisor to successfully operate Wonderful La Cocina Restaurant; Perform food deliveries and pickups as needed using a company-provided vehicle while adhering to company policies, safe driving practices, and all applicable traffic laws.

Requirements

6 months – 1 year of previous work experience in food service, barista, or hospitality roles preferred; GED or high school diploma required; Food Safety and/or food handler training or certification, awareness of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws; Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, including coffee techniques; Understanding of proper use and maintenance of café equipment including espresso machines, grinders, brewers, refrigeration, and kitchen tools; Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a positive attitude; A strong commitment to exceptional customer service and attention to detail; Excellent communication and active listening skills to effectively interact with both customers and coworkers; Problem-solving ability and openness to take direction; Conversational Spanish is desired but not required; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; Valid driver’s license required