Barista

iJuice Cold pressed health lounge; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

iJuice Cold pressed health lounge is seeking an Opening & Prep / Store Maintenance Associate. The role involves opening the shop, ensuring a clean and organized environment, and assisting with daily food preparation for juices and smoothies.

The ideal candidate stays active during shifts, can lift and move supplies, and works well independently. Prior restaurant or kitchen experience is a plus, and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, punctual and hardworking.
• Comfortable lifting and moving supplies throughout shift.
• Experience in restaurant, juice bar, or kitchen a plus.
• Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation and food-prep procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open the shop and prepare the facility for the day.
• Clean and maintain front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
• Perform daily prep work for juices and menu items.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves, and organize storage areas.

Skills

Reliability

Punctual

Active lifestyle

Independent worker

Food prep basics

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

Opening & Prep / Store Maintenance Associate

Position: Opening & Prep / Store Maintenance Associate

Schedule: Weekday mornings, with occasional weekend opening/shift coverage

Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

About the Position

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking team member to help open and prepare our juice and wellness shop each day. This is a hands-on position focused on keeping the entire shop clean, organized, stocked, and looking its best while completing daily food-preparation and opening duties.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, staying active throughout the shift, lifting and moving supplies, working with fresh fruits and vegetables, and taking pride in maintaining a clean and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Opening & Store Preparation

• Open the shop and prepare the facility for the day
• Turn on and check equipment and machines
• Make sure the front of house is clean, organized, and ready for customers
• Check bathrooms and make sure they are clean, stocked, and presentable
• Prepare the back of house and food-preparation areas for the day's operations
• Make sure the walk-in refrigerator and storage areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained

Cleaning & Appearance

• Sweep and maintain floors throughout the shop
• Clean and maintain front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Clean and maintain food-preparation surfaces and equipment
• Keep all machines clean and in proper working order
• Maintain the appearance of the shop both inside and outside
• Sweep exterior areas and use a leaf blower as needed
• Empty trash and keep trash/storage areas clean and organized
• Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming appearance at all times

Food Preparation

• Wash and clean fresh fruits and vegetables
• Sort and organize produce
• Transfer cleaned fruits and vegetables into designated storage containers
• Perform daily prep work for juices, smoothies, and other menu items
• Chop and cut fruits and vegetables using knives and other food-preparation equipment
• Follow proper food-safety and sanitation procedures
• Keep preparation areas organized and sanitary throughout the day

Receiving & Stocking

• Receive and organize deliveries and shipments
• Lift and move heavy boxes of produce, supplies, and equipment
• Store products in the appropriate locations
• Organize and rotate produce and supplies
• Maintain an organized walk-in refrigerator and storage areas
• Keep inventory areas clean and easy to access

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and able to stay active for an entire shift
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to lift and move heavy boxes and shipments
• Comfortable using knives for basic food preparation
• Comfortable working with fresh fruits and vegetables
• Able to follow cleaning, sanitation, and food-preparation procedures
• Takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and appearance
• Good attention to detail
• Previous restaurant, juice bar, kitchen, food-prep, janitorial, warehouse, or similar experience is a plus
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, sweeping, cleaning, and moving supplies.

The ability to regularly lift and move boxes of produce and other supplies is required.

Weekend Opportunity

During weekdays, this position will primarily focus on opening, cleaning, maintenance, and preparation.

For the right person, there may also be an opportunity to open and help run the shop on weekend shifts, including taking on additional operational responsibilities.

This is an important behind-the-scenes position that helps ensure the entire shop is clean, organized, prepared, and ready for business every day.