Café Attendant - Big Sur

Big Sur Lodge; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cafe Attendant to enhance customer service and assist in daily operations. This role involves taking orders, preparing a variety of foods, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in the food service area. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a willingness to cross-train in various positions, and an understanding of sanitation standards. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational success. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment while serving delicious meals to guests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred; partial education acceptable.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in customer service and day-to-day operations.
• Take orders, prepare food, and handle cash transactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Cash Handling

Communication Skills

Sanitation Standards Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Partial High School Education

Tools

Cash Register

Commercial Cooking Machinery

Job description

Compensation Amount:

Job Summary:

The Cafe Attendant is responsible for assisting in all areas of customer service. The Cafe Attendant is involved in most aspects of day to day operations, such as inventory, sales, cash handling, sales reconciliation, line service, etc., while maintaining a high level of customer service at all times; and must be able and willing to cross-train in more than one front of house positions like cashier, server, host, busser or general utility.

Currently accepting applications for summer season - Start dates in March and April.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
• Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
• Responsible for setting up, restocking, and breaking down of the food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
• Restock kitchen supplies and rotate food.
• Accept payments and issue receipts, refunds, credit, or change due to customers accurately as necessary.
• Maintain clean and orderly cash station area; stock and maintain cash station area with various supplies and products.
• May be assigned to other duties as required by the Shift Supervisor or Manager(s).
• Must be able and willing to cross-train in more than one front of house positions like cashier, server, host, busser or general utility.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Work is assigned orally and in written form; individual must be able to interpret menus and recipes, and be able to follow directions.
• Good visual and communication skills.
• Ability to record information to the culinary production sheets.
• Knowledge of industry standards regarding sanitation.
• Willing to be cross-trained in other areas of the workplace.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Ability to climb steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and cooking areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.
• Cash register.