Guest Experience Barista & Front-of-House

The Wonderful Company; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Career advancement

Learning & development

Mentorship program

Community involvement

Job summary

The Wonderful Company’ s La Cocina Shafter cafe is seeking a Front of House Associate to ensure a welcoming guest experience and prepare high-quality beverages. You’ll work Monday through Friday, with opening, midday, and closing shifts in a 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

window, supporting FOH operations and catering as needed. Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1 year in food service or hospitality, with a GED, food safety training, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1 year of previous work experience in food service, barista, or hospitality roles preferred.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Food safety/food handler training or certification; awareness of health and sanitation laws.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, including coffee techniques.
• Knowledge of café equipment operation and maintenance (espresso machines, grinders, brewers, refrigeration).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a positive attitude.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills with customers and coworkers.
• Problem-solving ability and openness to direction.
• Conversational Spanish is desired but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a welcoming, positive attitude and create a inviting environment.
• Take and prepare coffee shop orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate registers and explain daily specials and events to customers.
• Prepare daily specialty drinks and manage ingredients and syrups.
• Assist with preparing fresh fruit for Grab-and-Go area.
• Support onsite and offsite catering events including prep, delivery, setup, service and tear down.
• Monitor inventory and restock FOH supplies.
• Follow food handling safety rules and maintain clean FOH areas.
• Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs with FOH Supervisor.
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and suggest menu improvements.
• Assist with tasks from Food Service Manager and FOH Supervisor to run operations smoothly.
• Perform food deliveries and pickups with company vehicle obeying policies and traffic laws.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Communication

Teamwork

Spanish (desirable)

Lift 50 lbs

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Brewers

Refrigeration

Kitchen tools

Job description

The Wonderful Company’ s La Cocina Shafter cafe is seeking a Front of House Associate to ensure a welcoming guest experience and prepare high-quality beverages. You’ll work Monday through Friday, with opening, midday, and closing shifts in a 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

window, supporting FOH operations and catering as needed. Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1 year in food service or hospitality, with a GED, food safety training, and strong communication.