Job Opportunity
About the Role
Rhody's Garden Café at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens serves sandwiches, soups, and salads using locally sourced, organic produce and meats when possible — including produce from our own organic demonstration vegetable garden. The Café also serves drinks, desserts, and daily specials that are innovative and delicious. A perfect opportunity for those looking to work a daytime part-time job… Come be part of a fun team working in beautiful surroundings!
Responsibilities
Food & Guest Services
Provide the highest quality service to all guests in every transaction
Prepare menu items according to recipes and assist with food preparation as needed
Assure that the Café is fully stocked and tidy, and inform the Café Manager of low stock levels
Operate the POS system, handle cash, and complete day-end procedures
Clean relevant dining, service, preparation, and storage areas using correct chemicals
Keep all trash containers in the Café free from overflow
Project a professional image, ensure correct grooming, and proper clothing attire
Ensure that the correct closedown procedure is followed, i.e., everything left clean, tidy, and secure, ready for the next day’s service, per closing procedures
Maintain a flexible schedule and availability to work special events and times of peak visitation
Health & Safety
Keep up to date with all health and safety procedures, and complete Food Service Worker certification
Ensure all accidents are recorded in the relevant accident books
Use the correct handling and lifting procedures as outlined in employee policies
Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with the café’s health, hygiene, quality, and safety standards
Occasional Duties
Provide cover in the absence of coworkers
Undergo training courses and attend meetings when necessary
Be prepared to challenge and change work methods and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the department, as instructed by the Café Manager
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with POS platforms is a plus
Must successfully coordinate with the Cafe Manager and interact with customers and coworkers in a pleasant and helpful manner
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish productive working relationships with all types of individuals
Must have the physical ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds, reach, and bend repeatedly
Ability to stand for 6 hours at a time
Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
Experience working with volunteers is a plus
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume or application and a cover letter. Applications are available online via the links below or at the MCBG entry, which is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. E-mail your application documents to administration@gardenbythesea.org or deliver them in person to the MCBG Main Entrance.