Café Service Associate - 48

Corner Market Cafe; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Matching 401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Corner Market Café in Newport, RI is hiring a Café Service Associate to support daily operations, including beverage and food preparation, guest assistance, and transaction processing. The role emphasizes friendly service, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space.

This position offers opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules with benefits for eligible team members. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are valued in a busy café setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Previous café or customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to stay productive and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches, and other café products using established recipes.
• Provide prompt, courteous service and assist customers with orders.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process cash/payments accurately.
• Respond to customer questions in a professional, helpful manner.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Keep workstations and service areas clean and organized during shifts.
• Follow safety procedures for operating café equipment.
• Support promotions and café initiatives as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Multitasking

Basic math

Tools

POS system

Job description

Starting at $18.50 per hour Per Hour + Tips

Applicants must be at least 17 years old

Bring Your Energy to Corner Market Café!

Corner Market Café is looking for dependable, personable team members who enjoy a busy work environment and take pride in providing excellent service.

As a Café Service Associate, you’ll be part of the team that keeps the café running smoothly—from preparing beverages and food to assisting guests, operating the register, and maintaining a clean and welcoming café.

If you enjoy staying active, meeting new people, and working as part of a team, this could be a great fit for you.

What We Offer

We believe our team members should have access to benefits that support both their work and personal lives.

Benefits for Eligible Part-Time Team Members

• Vision Insurance

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Team Members

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

About the Position

The Café Service Associate supports daily café operations by preparing beverages and food, assisting customers, processing transactions, and maintaining established standards for cleanliness, safety, and food handling.

This position requires someone who can remain productive and customer-focused while working in a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches, and other café products using established recipes and procedures
• Provide prompt, courteous service and assist customers with their orders
• Operate the point-of-sale system and accurately complete cash and other payment transactions
• Respond to customer questions and concerns in a professional and helpful manner
• Maintain proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation practices
• Clean and organize workstations, equipment, service areas, and other assigned areas throughout the shift
• Follow company procedures for the safe operation of café equipment
• Help maintain appropriate product levels and an organized work area
• Work with other team members to keep service moving efficiently during busy periods
• Participate in company promotions and café initiatives
• Accept direction, coaching, and training from café leadership
• Perform other operational responsibilities as directed by the Café Manager or other members of management

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys providing friendly and professional customer service
• Communicates effectively with customers and coworkers
• Can maintain a positive attitude during busy or demanding periods
• Is dependable and arrives ready to work as scheduled
• Can prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Demonstrates basic math skills for handling transactions
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to learn new procedures, products, and equipment
• Follows safety, sanitation, and company operating standards
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized workplace

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position involves frequent movement and physical activity throughout the workday. Team members must be able to:

• Regularly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more
• Stand and walk for extended periods while working in a café environment
• Bend, reach, stoop, lift, and perform repetitive movements as needed
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements for extended periods
• Use hands and fingers with the dexterity necessary to operate café and kitchen equipment
• Safely operate equipment and work around cleaning products and other workplace chemicals
• Work effectively in a confined service and food-preparation area
• Safely perform physical tasks associated with stocking, cleaning, food preparation, and customer service

Our Workplace Standards

Every team member is expected to contribute to a respectful, professional, and cooperative workplace. Employees are expected to communicate appropriately and work effectively with customers, coworkers, managers, vendors, and other business partners.

Corner Market Café is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

This description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties that may be assigned.