Morning Café Associate: Fresh Food & Guest Service

Sunnyside Communities; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Communities is seeking a Café Associate to join its dining services team in Waynesboro, VA. This full-time role combines light cooking, food preparation, and top-notch customer service to support daily café operations, dine-in and take-out orders, and a welcoming experience for residents and guests.

You will handle fresh items, follow food safety standards, assist with inventory, and help maintain a clean, organized café and service areas for the next shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in light cooking and food preparation preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle cashless transactions and basic POS knowledge.
• Understanding of basic food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh breakfast items and café offerings according to recipes and safety standards.
• Assist with light prep, packaging, labeling, and dating grab-and-go items.
• Take orders in person or by phone and serve residents and guests.
• Maintain knowledge of daily specials and accommodate dietary needs.
• Collaborate with team to support smooth daily café operations.
• Operate cashless payments accurately and balance accounts as needed.
• Bus, reset tables, and prepare areas for the next shift.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Light cooking

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Job description

Sunnyside Communities is seeking a Café Associate to join its dining services team in Waynesboro, VA. This full-time role combines light cooking, food preparation, and top-notch customer service to support daily café operations, dine-in and take-out orders, and a welcoming experience for residents and guests.

You will handle fresh items, follow food safety standards, assist with inventory, and help maintain a clean, organized café and service areas for the next shift.