Bistro Café Associate – Flexible Weekends & Benefits

United Methodist Communities; Newton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and voluntary lifeInsurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off in first year

9 paid holidays

Tuition assistance and e-learning

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bristol Glen, a UMC Community in Newton, NJ, is hiring a Bistro Associate for full-time hours. The role involves making coffee, serving fresh food, handling point-of-sale tasks, and ensuring the bistro runs smoothly for residents, families, and staff.

No experience required; benefits include health and life insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off. Work includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to work every other weekend and a holiday rotation.
• Preferred: Experience in a cafe, restaurant, or cashier job.

Responsibilities

• Make coffee and espresso drinks and serve food at the bistro counter.
• Prepare simple menu items: weigh, mix, cut, and season.
• Ring up cash and card sales, balance the drawer, and prepare the daily deposit.
• Keep the counter stocked, clean, and ready for the next rush.
• Track inventory, rotate stock, and flag what needs reordering.
• Follow food safety and temperature rules for storing and serving food.

Skills

Cafe experience

Cashier experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bistro Associate
Full-Time |$17.35 to $18.50 per hour, based on experience
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community
Newton, NJ

Earn $17.35 to $18.50 an hour making coffee and serving fresh food at the bistro inside Bristol Glen in Newton. Full-time, every other weekend off, and no experience needed. We reply to every applicant within 48 hours.

Who You’ll Serve
Bristol Glen is a senior living community in Newton, NJ, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on one campus. The bistro is where residents, families, and staff stop for coffee and a bite. Within a few weeks, you’ll know the regulars by name and have their usual order started before they reach the counter.

What You’ll Do

• Make coffee and espresso drinks and serve food at the bistro counter
• Prepare simple menu items: weigh, mix, cut, and season
• Ring up cash and card sales, balance the drawer, and prepare the daily deposit
• Keep the counter stocked, clean, and ready for the next rush
• Track inventory, rotate stock, and flag what needs reordering
• Follow food safety and temperature rules for storing and serving food

What You'll Need
Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to work every other weekend and a holiday rotation
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred:

• Experience in a cafe, restaurant, or cashier job

Pay and Benefits

• $17.35 to $18.50 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Retirement plan withemployer match
• Paid time off in your first year, plus 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance, plus e-learning for professional development
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days a week
• Every other weekend off
• Holiday rotation

Good to Know Before You Apply
Job offers depend on a drug test and a background check. A yearly flu shot is required, and you can request a medical or religious exemption.

Next Steps
Click Apply. It takes about 5 minutes, and no resume is needed. We review applications every day and reply within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.