Bakery Associate - Cashier/Barista South Gate.
About The Position
The Bakery Associate (Storefront Associate/Barista/Cashier) helps create an outstanding customer experience at 85°C Bakery Cafe. The role includes serving customers, operating the point-of-sale system, preparing beverages, supporting bread merchandising and product presentation, and maintaining a clean, organized, food-safe environment. Associates collaborate with teammates and store leadership, follow company policies and Health Department regulations, and cross-train in cashier, bar, bread, and cake areas. The position is based in South Gate, California, and requires availability for at least 20 hours per week. Weekend and holiday availability is strongly preferred. The work involves frequent physical activity, including nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand movements, reaching overhead, and reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. Associates may lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in varying temperatures, including coolers and freezers. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
- Availability to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification where required.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.
- Weekend and holiday availability is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver friendly, fast, and memorable customer service.
- Greet guests and assist with product selection.
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately.
- Prepare coffee, tea, and specialty beverages.
- Assist with bread merchandising and product presentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment.
- Work collaboratively with teammates and store leadership.
- Follow company policies and Health Department regulations.
- Cross-train in cashier, bar, bread, and cake areas.
- Arrive on time and ready to work each scheduled shift.
Benefits
- Free meal during scheduled shifts.
- 20% employee discount while off duty.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Accelerated career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and development.
- Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
