Aspire Bakeries: Server, Cafe-Table Steward

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods.

Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®.

With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

ResponsibilitiesMonitors and clears tables throughout serviceSets and clears tables timely to ensure prompt serviceFollows all food safety guidelines and standardsMay be asked to bring customers table bread and butter before ordered dishes arrive in the Full Service restaurantMay be asked to assist in bringing food from the kitchen to customersWorks with a strong sense of urgencyIs a complete team player; works well with othersFollows all equipment safety guidelinesIs in complete uniform, appropriately groomed, and always role models the La Brea Bakery Brand imageMaintains and re-stocks working area including condiment station; does not leave assignedarea at any time without properly notifying management and other employeesSweeps and Mops Floors Skills, Experience & QualificationsCompetency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competenciesProblem Solving Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Works with a sense of urgency.Verbal Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.Team Work Takes initiative to best serve both customers and teammates.Quality Management Always ensure highest quality food is being served to customersEthics Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.Adaptability – Is flexible and adapts quickly to new processes and procedures.Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Planning/Organizing Uses time efficiently.Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or trainingLanguage Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers .Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems timely and professionally.Certificates and Licenses: Must have Serve Safe CertificateSupervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.The employee may be required to frequently lift or occasionally move up to 20-50 pounds.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.