Front of House Associate

The Wonderful Company • Shafter, CA

3d • $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), and will be fully on-site at in Shafter, CA.

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

• Thriving Wellness Community: 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
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: 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.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED