Cafe Associate - Part-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount

Occasional freebies

Job summary

Stonewall Kitchen Café in York, Maine is seeking a Café Associate to assist with food and beverage preparation, keep hygiene standards, and deliver exceptional guest service.

This part-time role (14–28 hours/week) includes weekends, a base of $15.10 per hour plus tips, and an Employee discount with occasional freebies. Work in a welcoming, bustling café setting and grow your skills alongside experienced teammates.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; hospitality experience a plus.
• Positive, upbeat demeanor with previous food/service experience a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and effective teamwork.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with menu selections and process register transactions.
• Build display cases and rotate deli items, following FIFO.
• Stock, organize and clean Café areas during shift.
• Complete daily prep and update inventory sheets.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation.
• Communicate issues or guest concerns to management.
• Follow safety, sanitation and company procedures; maintain food safety.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job 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
• Part-time, 14 - 28 hours per 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.