Cafe Barista and Server (3513)

Alameda Baking Company; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Baking Company, located in Alameda, CA, is seeking an enthusiastic team member for a fast-paced café environment. You will prepare and serve espresso drinks, smoothies, soft serve, and food items while delivering warm, consistent customer service.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean workspace, handling POS transactions, restocking with FIFO, and following CA Health Code guidelines. Prior cafe or restaurant experience is preferred, and availability for holidays, evenings, and

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours per shift.
• Available for holidays, evenings, and at least one weekend day.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance required.
• Comfortable using Slack for internal communication.
• Passion for customer service and food in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prior cafe or restaurant experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso drinks, smoothies, soft serve, and food items according to Firebrand’s standards.
• Provide warm, welcoming, and consistent customer service to every guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including sweeping, sanitizing, mopping, and removing trash during shifts.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and managers in person and via Slack.
• Restock ingredients, paper goods, and beverages using FIFO methods to ensure freshness and compliance.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols in alignment with CA Health Code and HACCP principles.
• Accurately handle POS transactions, including processing takeout orders.
• Ensure all Daily, Weekly and monthly checklists are completed and turned in
• Uphold California break compliance—taking timely 10-minute and 30-minute breaks as required.
• Collaborate with the team to run food, pack orders, and ensure a smooth flow of service.
• Participate in ongoing team training, including harassment prevention, and food safety certification.

Skills

Customer service

Slack

Cash handling

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 707 W TOWER AVE SUITE B - ALAMEDA, CA 94501

Salary Range: $17.46 - $17.46 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso drinks, smoothies, soft serve, and food items according to Firebrand’s standards.
• Provide warm, welcoming, and consistent customer service to every guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including sweeping, sanitizing, mopping, and removing trash during shifts.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and managers in person and via Slack.
• Restock ingredients, paper goods, and beverages using FIFO methods to ensure freshness and compliance.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols in alignment with CA Health Code and HACCP principles.
• Accurately handle POS transactions, including processing takeout orders.
• Ensure all Daily, Weekly and monthly checklists are completed and turned in
• Uphold California break compliance—taking timely 10-minute and 30-minute breaks as required.
• Collaborate with the team to run food, pack orders, and ensure a smooth flow of service.
• Participate in ongoing team training, including harassment prevention, and food safety certification.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Muss be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours per shift.
• Available for holidays, evenings, and at least one weekend day.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance required.
• Comfortable using Slack for internal communication.
• Passion for customer service and food in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prior café or restaurant experience preferred, but not required