Cafe Team Member

Division/Department: Blossoming Lotus
Café & Juice Bar in Root Whole Body | NW Slabtown 

Position:  Café Team Member 

Reporting Relationship:  Café Manager

Compensation Structure $16/hr + Tip Pool (averages add’l $5/hr) 

Please do not apply unless you have a sense of purpose around plant-based food.

We are looking responsible and reliable team members who are passionate about plant-based food and view food as medicine. You possess attention to detail and quality, are organized, customer-oriented and truly find joy in nourishing others with clean, healthy, food made with love. The Cafe Team Member would also require experience in preparing orders (may involve light cooking) and plating food, preparing juices and smoothies, opening and closing the café, keeping the seating area sanitized and organized and positive interactions with customers.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Welcoming, Safe & Positive Customer Experience   

Highest level of cleanliness and organization at the front counter, back kitchen and customer seating area

Follow opening and closing procedures

Comply with sanitation guidelines

Maintain clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces

Maintain clean and uncluttered customer bussing and dining area

Ensure all food, beverage and supplies are stored properly

Menu and ingredient knowledge; including complementary additions where appropriate

Accurate customer ordering and timely expo of order including delivery service orders

Answer phone, greet customers and process all in-dining or delivery orders

Accurate cash handling

Assuring customer satisfaction, relationship-building and retention   

Quality Food & Beverage Preparation per Specifications

Prepping fruits and vegetables for various menu items as needed, including juices/smoothies

Light cooking, heating and assembling bowls, salads, juices/smoothies to order as well as grab ‘n go items (Line Cook Experience a Plus). Will need to cover orders when Line Cook on break.

Consistency of plating, portion control and presentation 

Requirements: 

2-5 years food preparation or service experience required for team members 

Great communication and customer service skills

Ability to consistently deliver quality in a timely manner

Computer savvy (Word, Excel, Office); working knowledge of POS programs