Cafe Associate
Company: LSMM
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Café
Associate is a full-time Non-Exempt seasonal employee of The
Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. The position is
responsible for assisting in daily food service operations and
scheduled events in the Visitor Center Cafe under the supervision
of the Retail Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs daily café
operating procedures and tasks, including but not limited to
opening and/or closing the café for regular business hours, which
includes locking and/or unlocking the café doors, clean-up and
recordkeeping. Assists with food service operations related to
scheduled events in the Visitor Center facility. Selects and
prepares food which may include operation of microwave oven and/or
toaster for warming muffins, cookies and/or breads; brewing coffee
and espresso (which includes frothing milk); uses soup warmer;
using sharp knives to cut, slice and chop vegetables, breads and
sandwiches; and opening and closing refrigerator for storage and
retrieval of food products. Rings sales on cash register, which
includes making change for customers or using credit card machine
as method of payment, counting and verifying cash and daily sales
against written records, writing daily sales reports. Washes
utensils, china and plastic service ware manually and/or with
commercial automatic dishwasher; general housekeeping in the Café
kitchen and dining areas, which includes washing, wiping, and
scrubbing various work surfaces such as stainless steel and glass,
clearing dirty dishes from dining room tables, wiping table tops
and chairs, sweeping, mopping and emptying trash can. Works with
the public and clients to facilitate a pleasant overall Café
experience with emphasis on excellent food service, ensuring
customer satisfaction. Handles any problem tactfully, courteously
and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reports
any problems or unusual incidents to the Retail Manager in a timely
and accurate manner. Works cooperatively with Retail Manager & Café
Lead and others to prepare and serve quality meals and snacks.
Assists supervisory staff with receiving food and related stock
items with proper storage procedures. Places safety as a top
priority. Performs inventory control by counting food items,
checking and maintaining proper par levels on each food item, and
assisting in ordering appropriate amounts of food products.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function
of this job. Ability to work a designated shift Wednesday - Sunday
when requested due to operational needs. Requirements: SKILLS
REQUIRED: Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills
Comfortable interacting with diverse customers base Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision Ability to respond to
changing or unusual situations in a professional manner. Dependable
and punctual Ability to balance multiple priorities effectively, be
enthusiastic, self-motivated, and be committed to excellence
QUALIFICATIONS: The Café Associate will have the following
experience: High school diploma or general education (GED)
required. Two to three years of high volume food sales experience
Possession of an unencumbered driver's license. Obtain and maintain
a Riverside County Health Department Food Handler's Card Must be
able to operate a computerized POS system Knowledge of food service
industry procedures, practices and standards related to operations,
customer service, sanitation and public relations. Knowledge of
food preparation and handling in a restaurant, and/or catering
setting which includes using microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker,
espresso machine, sharp knives for cutting, slicing and chopping,
dishwashing machine, food cooking timers, cash register, broom, mop
and cleaning methods. Ability to communicate and follow
instructions effectively, both orally and in writing and work
independently and as part of a team. Availability to work holidays,
weekends, some evenings and maintain flexible hours. Job Posted by
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Keywords: LSMM, Perris , Cafe Associate, Hospitality & Tourism , Los Angeles, California
