Front of House Associate

Front of House Associate|The Wonderful Company# Front of House Associate The Wonderful Company | Shafter, CA | Hospitality/Food Service | Entry Level | Full-time | Job e
* Email## Company Description 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.
** The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM flexible).**##

Job Description
* 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## Qualifications
* 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
* Conversational Spanish is desired but not required
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Valid driver’s license required
*** Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
*** Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart.

This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share:
Wonderful Pistachios is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack;
Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social…