Front of House Associate

The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

La Cocina Shafter is The Wonderful Company’s café located within the Wonderful Logistics Center, catering to the culinary needs of the company’s employees, neighboring tenants, and 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, coffee, and hospitality? La Cocina is seeking a friendly, motivated, and organized Front of House Associate to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In this role, you'll prepare and serve high-quality beverages, assist customers, and support daily front-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming and efficient café environment.

Location & Schedule: This position is based in Shafter, CA, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Shifts may vary between opening, mid-day, and closing, within our operating hours of 4:30 AM–5:30 PM, based on business needs and scheduling coverage.

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 to 1 year of previous work experience in food service, barista, hospitality or a related customer service role preferred; GED or high school diploma required; Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required, as this position involves operating company vehicles; Valid Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment; Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.; 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