Cafe Associate

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC; York (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Occasional freebies

Full-time schedule (32-40 hrs/wk)

Job summary

Stonewall Kitchen Café in York, Maine is seeking a friendly Cafe Associate to assist with food and beverage prep while maintaining high hygiene and exceptional guest service. You will handle register transactions, stock displays, and support daily cafe operations in a dynamic, high-quality environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and physical stamina to manage lifting and long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Positive, upbeat, energetic manner with previous food and/or sales/service experience a plus.
• Strong verbal communication skills, effective team player.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. on occasion, climb ladders, bend, reach, squat, kneel, twist and stand for several hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Assist guest in food selections and provide information on their menu selections while accurately and efficiently processing all register transactions.
• Build display cases with daily products, rotate counter displays, maintain proper tracking of deli case items while practicing FIFO procedures.
• Stock, organize and clean all Café areas during shift.
• Complete daily prep list, update inventory sheets for products needed.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, preparation and pronunciation.
• Communicate with management team regarding any issues or concerns from guests.
• Follow all company policies and procedures with regard to safety, quality, sanitation, personnel, maintenance and equipment, including food safety.
• May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week periodically as business requires.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekend and on holidays on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Energetic demeanor

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Cafe Associate is responsible for assisting with the preparation of food and beverages, ensuring hygiene levels are maintained to a suitable standard and maintaining exceptional levels of customer service by providing guests helpful, positive service.

Why you’ll love working here:

Working as a Cafe Associate at the Stonewall Kitchen Café means being part of a team that values quality, consistency, and creativity. You’ll work with fresh, high-quality ingredients to help create beautifully crafted dishes that reflect our commitment to excellence. This is a great opportunity to build your skills in a professional, clean, and supportive environment without the late nights of a typical restaurant. You’ll be respected for your work, trained by experienced team members and have a chance to grow.

• $15.10 per hour plus tips
• 50% employee discount + occasional freebies
• Full-time anticipated to work between 32 - 40 hours/week, weekends required
• Schedule varies. Café hours:
  • Summer (through Labor Day): 8:00am – 4:00pm, 7 days/week
  • Fall- Spring (Labor Day through Memorial Day): 8:00am - 3:00pm, 7 days/week
• Work in a beautiful café setting and meet customers from all over the world at our flagship Stonewall Kitchen Café & Store!

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist guest in food selections and provide information on their menu selections while accurately and efficiently processing all register transactions
• Build display cases with daily products, rotate counter displays, maintain proper tracking of deli case items while practicing FIFO procedures
• Stock, organize and clean all Café areas during shift
• Complete daily prep list, update inventory sheets for products needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, preparation and pronunciation
• Communicate with management team regarding any issues or concerns from guests
• Follow all company policies and procedures with regard to safety, quality, sanitation, personnel, maintenance and equipment, including food safety
• May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week periodically as business requires
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekend and on holidays on a regular basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Positive, upbeat, energetic manner with previous food and/or sales/service experience a plus
• Strong verbal communication skills, effective team player
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. on occasion, climb ladders, bend, reach, squat, kneel, twist and stand for several hours a day

Our York Cafe is conveniently located just off I-95 at Exit 7, offering an easy commute for team members coming from southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast. With straightforward highway access and on-site parking, getting to work is simple and stress-free. Whether you’re local to York or traveling from nearby towns like Portsmouth, Kittery, or Wells, our location makes joining the Stonewall Kitchen team a breeze.

Stonewall Kitchen is an EEO employer. Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.