Wooden Spoon Service Team Member

Description

 The Wooden Spoon Cafe and Bakery is a beloved neighborhood staple located in Denver's vibrant highland neighborhood.  It is celebrated for its cozy morning vibes, warm hospitality and exceptional scratch made pastries.

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to support you both in and out of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available for employees working 4+ shifts per week; eligible after 6 months)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match (eligible after 1 year)
• JOON wellness benefit
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with share vesting based on tenure (see below)
• Paid leave
• Employee discount
• Family meal provided during shifts

In year 1 earn between $22–$28* per hour on average (with tips included). Wages go higher from there based on tenure and proficiency. 

         *Base wage of $16.27/hour plus tips through a tip pool system. Tips are shared across the team and added to your hourly pay

Qualifications/Skills:

• Greet and seat guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, providing menu recommendations when needed
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including tables, floors, and service stations
• Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and courtesy
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations
• Can function in a high volume kitchen w/ the ability to multitask, prioritize & manage time effectively
• Experience with and/or a willingness to explore a variety of cuisines, techniques, and styles of cooking is mandatory
• Committed to sustainable kitchen practices
• Mindset around learning and personal development
• Brings energy and a positive attitude
• Works well collaboratively and individually
• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, high level food handling and storage standards & procedures
• Setting up, organizing, working, replenishing & cleaning a professional workstation
• Physical stamina to stand & move throughout the duration of a shift
• Uphold health and safety standards in all aspects of service
• Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with a positive attitude 
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and cash register operations
• Must be able to lift over 20lbs multiple times per shift

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.