About the Role
At the Taste of Lindsay Heights, we are committed to providing exceptional service and high-quality food that reflects the values of our community. As a Café Team member, you will play a key role in upholding our mission to delivering a welcoming, inclusive environment where customers feel valued and connected.
Duties and Essential Responsibilities:
Customer Satisfaction
Greet each customer with a warm and inviting smile and welcome. · Strive to exceed expectations with each of our customers, building rapport with each interaction; use customers' names whenever possible.
Become knowledgeable about products in order to make recommendations that meet our customers’ needs.
Maintain sense of urgency while keeping attention to details during peak hours
Delivering Quality
Prepares food items as directed while following health, safety and sanitization guidelines
Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the cafe.
Ability to re-stock all items and move effortlessly between active team members
Completing inventory count daily of food, plasticware, disposables and cleaning supplies.
Picks up and/or ensure delivery of inventory.
Operate POS system with efficiency and ease.
Safety & Sanitation
Sets up station according to café guidelines.
Cleans and maintains stations while practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment and knives in station.
Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, coolers, and all storage areas.
Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing · Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time.
Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities · Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
Make adjustments and minor repairs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age or older
Have/Maintain a Valid Driver’s License
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability learn and operate the point of sales operations
Strong verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
Willingness to follow company policies and procedures
Well poised in fast paced environment.
Resilient as well as goal driven in order to take advantage of growth opportunities within the company.
Essential Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Regular use of sharp cutting instruments
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to climb up and down step stools
This position requires a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends. Walnut Way is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Review Period:
The first 90 days will serve as a review period, during which the Café Team Members performance will be evaluated to ensure it aligns with the mission of the Taste of Lindsay Heights.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. The work environment characteristics include working in a cafe, community settings, community agencies and outdoors.
About Walnut Way Conservation Corp
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood organization founded in 2000 by Lindsay Heights residents to reclaim and redevelop the economic health and vitality of their community.
In the years since, Walnut Way and its partners have rolled out a series of successful and innovative programs and initiatives addressing the neighborhood’s most pressing economic, environmental, and health issues.
Walnut Way is located inside a renovated house situated in the residential neighborhood of Lindsay Heights. Grounded in grass-root principles, Walnut Way properties extend additional blocks and include an orchard, carryout cafe, print shop, and construction and landscaping business.
The ideal candidate will typically work Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends as needed.