Cashier, Food Runner, and Barista + Tips at Jamaica Plain

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Yoga benefits

401(k) vesting match

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Education and professional development

Flexible schedule

PTO/vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Jamaica Plain is seeking a Part-time Front of House team member to perform cashier, food runner, and barista duties with tips. You will greet guests, take orders, ensure accuracy and packaging, and assist with running food from the line to tables while communicating guest needs to the team.

The role emphasizes hospitality, a passion for healthy, sustainable food, and collaboration within a supportive crew in a busy cafe environment.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and guest-focused
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cafe environment
• Team player with good communication

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and delivery drivers
• Take orders and ensure accuracy and packaging
• Assist with running food from the line to tables
• Communicate guest needs to the team

Job description

Cashier, Food Runner, and Barista + Tips at Jamaica Plain

Job Category: Retail Operations

Requisition Number: CASHI001752

• Posted : July 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $6.80 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Calling all hospitality enthusiasts! Embrace the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service in a welcoming setting, where your passion forfood, sustainability, hospitality, wellness, and creativity will shine as you create exceptional experiences for our valued guests.

Our Front of House Service Team Member should be someone who:

• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You will:

• Greet guests and delivery drivers
• Take orders, and e nsure order accuracy and packaging
• Assist with running food to tables from our line
• Communicate guest needs

You Must be able to :

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reaching and grasping overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation

• Free and discounted Yoga
• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community
• PTO/vacation time (for full-time)**Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time.

If you align with our Mission and Values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you’ll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer . Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

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