Front of House Associate

The Wonderful Company•Shafter, CA

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM flexible).

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
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Conversational Spanish is desired but not required

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

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos
Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

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