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Line Cook / Smoothie Technician - New Store Opening

$37.44k
Full-time

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE

Description

Line Cook / Smoothie Technician

Position Summary

At Hometown Coffee & Juice, our Line Cook / Smoothie Technicians bring our menu to life with consistency, speed, and care. In this role, you'll work across both our kitchen line and smoothie station, preparing food, smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, and other menu items according to Hometown recipes and standards.

You'll manage ticket flow, maintain quality and accuracy, keep your stations organized and ready for service, and work closely with the entire team to keep orders moving. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires flexibility, attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to move between stations based on the needs of the business.

What You'll Do

Own Your Station

  • Prepare food, smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, and other assigned menu items according to Hometown recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Maintain awareness of ticket flow and prepare orders within expected service times.
  • Keep your assigned station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
  • Rotate between the kitchen line, smoothie station, and other assigned stations based on business needs.
  • Set up, maintain, and reset stations according to Hometown standards.

Deliver Quality & Consistency

  • Follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures carefully.
  • Ensure every menu item meets Hometown standards for taste, texture, appearance, and presentation.
  • Prepare, cook, assemble, and finish menu items accurately and consistently.
  • Verify orders for accuracy before they move to the customer.
  • Communicate product quality, equipment, or operational concerns to leadership promptly.

Manage Service & Ticket Flow

  • Stay aware of incoming tickets and prioritize orders appropriately.
  • Work with teammates across stations to keep orders moving efficiently.
  • Communicate clearly during busy service periods to maintain speed and accuracy.
  • Recognize when another station needs support and step in as needed.
  • Stay focused and organized during high-volume periods.

Follow Food Safety Standards

  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
  • Practice proper FIFO procedures.
  • Maintain clean and safe workstations throughout the shift.
  • Follow proper procedures for food handling, equipment use, and equipment cleaning.
  • Help prevent cross-contamination by following Hometown food safety and sanitation standards.

Practice Ownership

  • Follow portion control standards to minimize waste and protect food cost.
  • Use ingredients and supplies responsibly and efficiently.
  • Communicate low inventory, product quality concerns, or prep needs to leadership.
  • Maintain awareness of station readiness and restock before products or supplies run out.
  • Take pride in leaving each station clean, stocked, organized, and ready for the next teammate.

Be a Great Teammate

  • Work closely with BOH and FOH teammates to keep service moving.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally during prep and service.
  • Proactively support teammates when additional help is needed.
  • Bring a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach to every shift.
  • Support Hometown's culture by learning our standards, helping others succeed, and bringing those values to life every day.

What You Bring

  • Previous kitchen, line cook, smoothie, juice, or food service experience is preferred, but we are happy to train the right person.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes accurately.
  • Basic knife skills or a willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • ServSafe certification is preferred or can be obtained upon hiring.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to learn and rotate between the kitchen line, smoothie station, and other assigned stations.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen and café for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that may include heat, noise, and frequent movement.
  • Ability to safely use kitchen equipment, knives, blenders, juicers, and other food preparation equipment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Build skills across both culinary and smoothie/juice preparation.
  • Gain experience working multiple stations within a fast-paced café.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
  • See the direct impact your work has on every customer order.
  • Grow with a company that values quality, teamwork, ownership, learning, and development.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: Starting at $18/hour, with opportunities for increases based on experience and performance.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Employee Meal & Employee Discount Benefits
  • Paid Breaks
  • 401(k)
  • Great Work-Life Balance — No late nights; our cafés close at 5 p.m.
  • Paid Leave and Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance offered to all regular full-time employees
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

EEO Statement

Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Cocinero/a de Línea / Técnico/a de Smoothies

Resumen del Puesto

En Hometown Coffee & Juice, nuestros Cocineros/as de Línea / Técnicos/as de Smoothies dan vida a nuestro menú con consistencia, rapidez y cuidado. En este puesto, trabajarás tanto en nuestra línea de cocina como en la estación de smoothies, preparando alimentos, smoothies, jugos, bowls de smoothie y otros productos del menú de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares de Hometown.

Gestionarás el flujo de pedidos, mantendrás la calidad y precisión, conservarás tus estaciones organizadas y listas para el servicio, y trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con todo el equipo para mantener los pedidos en movimiento. Este es un puesto práctico y de ritmo rápido que requiere flexibilidad, atención a los detalles, trabajo en equipo y la capacidad de moverte entre estaciones según las necesidades del negocio.

Lo Que Harás

Ser Responsable de Tu Estación

  • Preparar alimentos, smoothies, jugos, bowls de smoothie y otros productos asignados del menú de acuerdo con las recetas, especificaciones y estándares de calidad de Hometown.
  • Mantenerte atento/a al flujo de pedidos y preparar las órdenes dentro de los tiempos de servicio esperados.
  • Mantener tu estación asignada limpia, organizada, abastecida y lista para el servicio.
  • Rotar entre la línea de cocina, la estación de smoothies y otras estaciones asignadas según las necesidades del negocio.
  • Preparar, mantener y restablecer las estaciones de acuerdo con los estándares de Hometown.

Entregar Calidad y Consistencia

  • Seguir cuidadosamente las recetas, los estándares de porciones y los procedimientos de preparación.
  • Asegurarte de que cada producto del menú cumpla con los estándares de Hometown en cuanto a sabor, textura, apariencia y presentación.
  • Preparar, cocinar, ensamblar y terminar los productos del menú de manera precisa y consistente.
  • Verificar la precisión de los pedidos antes de que sean entregados al cliente.
  • Comunicar oportunamente al equipo de liderazgo cualquier inquietud relacionada con la calidad de los productos, los equipos o la operación.

Gestionar el Servicio y Flujo de Pedidos

  • Mantenerte atento/a a los pedidos entrantes y priorizarlos adecuadamente.
  • Trabajar con compañeros de diferentes estaciones para mantener los pedidos en movimiento de manera eficiente.
  • Comunicarte claramente durante los períodos de mayor actividad para mantener la rapidez y precisión.
  • Reconocer cuando otra estación necesita apoyo y ayudar según sea necesario.
  • Mantenerte enfocado/a y organizado/a durante períodos de alto volumen.

Seguir los Estándares de Seguridad Alimentaria

  • Seguir todos los procedimientos de seguridad alimentaria, sanitización, almacenamiento, etiquetado y rotación.
  • Practicar correctamente los procedimientos FIFO (primero en entrar, primero en salir).
  • Mantener las estaciones de trabajo limpias y seguras durante todo el turno.
  • Seguir los procedimientos adecuados para la manipulación de alimentos, el uso de equipos y la limpieza de equipos.
  • Ayudar a prevenir la contaminación cruzada siguiendo los estándares de seguridad alimentaria y sanitización de Hometown.

Tomar Responsabilidad

  • Seguir los estándares de control de porciones para minimizar el desperdicio y proteger el costo de los alimentos.
  • Utilizar los ingredientes y suministros de manera responsable y eficiente.
  • Comunicar al equipo de liderazgo cuando haya poco inventario, inquietudes sobre la calidad de los productos o necesidades de preparación.
  • Mantenerte atento/a a que la estación esté lista y reabastecer productos y suministros antes de que se agoten.
  • Sentirte orgulloso/a de dejar cada estación limpia, abastecida, organizada y lista para el siguiente compañero de equipo.

Ser un Gran Compañero de Equipo

  • Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con los compañeros de BOH y FOH para mantener el servicio en movimiento.
  • Comunicarte de manera clara y profesional durante la preparación y el servicio.
  • Apoyar de manera proactiva a tus compañeros cuando se necesite ayuda adicional.
  • Mantener una actitud positiva, respetuosa y colaborativa en cada turno.
  • Apoyar la cultura de Hometown aprendiendo nuestros estándares, ayudando a los demás a tener éxito y poniendo esos valores en práctica todos los días.

Lo Que Aportas

  • Se prefiere experiencia previa en cocina, línea de cocina, smoothies, jugos o servicio de alimentos, pero estamos dispuestos a capacitar a la persona adecuada.
  • Gran atención a los detalles y capacidad para seguir recetas con precisión.
  • Habilidades básicas con el cuchillo o disposición para aprender.
  • Conocimiento de prácticas de seguridad alimentaria y sanitización.
  • Se prefiere certificación ServSafe o puede obtenerse al momento de la contratación.
  • Capacidad para trabajar eficazmente en un ambiente de ritmo rápido y orientado al trabajo en equipo.
  • Disposición para aprender y rotar entre la línea de cocina, la estación de smoothies y otras estaciones asignadas.

Requisitos Físicos

  • Capacidad para permanecer de pie y moverse por la cocina y el café durante períodos prolongados.
  • Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras.
  • Comodidad para trabajar en un ambiente de ritmo rápido que puede incluir calor, ruido y movimiento frecuente.
  • Capacidad para utilizar de manera segura equipos de cocina, cuchillos, licuadoras, exprimidores y otros equipos de preparación de alimentos.

Por Qué Te Encantará Trabajar Aquí

  • Desarrollar habilidades tanto en preparación culinaria como en la preparación de smoothies y jugos.
  • Adquirir experiencia trabajando en múltiples estaciones dentro de un café de ritmo rápido.
  • Formar parte de un equipo solidario y colaborativo.
  • Ver el impacto directo que tiene tu trabajo en cada pedido del cliente.
  • Crecer junto a una empresa que valora la calidad, el trabajo en equipo, la responsabilidad, el aprendizaje y el desarrollo.

Pago y Beneficios

Pago: A partir de $18 por hora, con oportunidades de aumento según la experiencia y el desempeño.

Beneficios y Ventajas:

  • Beneficios de Comida para Empleados y Descuento para Empleados
  • Descansos Pagados
  • 401(k)
  • Excelente Equilibrio entre el Trabajo y la Vida Personal — No hay turnos hasta altas horas de la noche; nuestros cafés cierran a las 5 p. m.
  • Licencia Pagada y Licencia por Enfermedad
  • Seguro Médico disponible para todos los empleados regulares de tiempo completo
  • Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo
  • Ambiente de trabajo solidario y colaborativo

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo (EEO)

Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades y está comprometido con crear un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.

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