Cafe Specialist (full-time) (Houston)

Caf Specialist

The Caf Specialist will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages, while maintaining a clean and safe environment for our Guest and Team Members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
• Handle basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling pre-packaged food items
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation of perishable food
• Describe menu items and suggest products to guests
• Serve alcohol, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages to guest specifications
• Operate cash register and credit card machine
• Follow all food health and safety guidelines and requirements
• Follow procedure to prevent food spoilage and waste
• Stock areas, order supplies, and maintain inventory
• Maintain food preparation tools, including cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment before and after use
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces involved in the food handling process, such as counters, and microwave ovens
• Clean up any spills and leaks that may occur
• Cleaning service and seating areas

Qualifications

Education / Experience : High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment or related customer service field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs.

Certificates and Licenses : Food Handler Permit and Alcohol Beverage Certification as designated by state and local agencies.

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a guide for what we would reasonably pay for the position. Pay will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to : applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Pay is determined by various factors including market demand, applicable skills, work experience and education, location, company budget, and in-demand skill sets. Compensation : $13.25 - $17.23 Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Benefits Include :

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) (full and part time eligible)

Vacation

Sick Time

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV / AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.