Café Associate

Café Associate

The Café Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, prepares made-to-order smoothies, juices and coffee beverages, prepares sandwiches and wraps, assists customers with prepared foods selections, slices deli meats and cheeses, ensures a clean and sanitary workspace and completes other duties as assigned to support Café operations.

• Provides outstanding customer service at all times.
• Focuses strongly on customer service and provides relevant information on all products to customers.
• Prepares coffee, specialty coffee drinks, fresh smoothies, juices, wraps and sandwiches.
• Assists customers with prepared foods selections.
• Prepares and cuts fruit and vegetables for smoothies, juices, etc.
• Ensures safe temperatures and dating standards are maintained.
• Slices deli meats and cheeses.
• Ensures coolers and displays are properly signed, priced, and stocked at all times.
• Completes customer transactions at register.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitary operation.
• Removes trash and recyclables promptly.
• Follows all standard procedures, including opening and closing process checklists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Food service experience strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in retail, grocery, natural products preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team while being able to work independently without constant supervision and direction.
• Readily adaptable to evolving co-op needs or in response to feedback.
• Keen attention to detail and overall condition of products and department.
• Ability to follow and complete task checklists and fully carry-out instruction.
• Must have flexible availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays to align with store needs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs from floor.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, reach and perform repetitive motions.
• Due to the structure of the facility, must be able to climb stairs multiple times per day.
• Majority of time is spent in Café for up to 8 hours, which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, walking, standing, crouching, bending, lifting).