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Job Summary 

The Café Associate is a customer-focused role dedicated to daily café operations and catering support. Reporting to the Café Manager, this position assists with food preparation, service, cleaning, stocking, catering intake, and catering setup and breakdown.

This position serves as a key support partner to the Café Manager by assisting with food preparation, maintaining operational continuity in the café, supporting catered meetings and events, and helping create a welcoming experience for employees and guests.

Work Schedule: This is an on-site position with a regular work schedule of Monday through Friday. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cafe Operations: 

• Assist the Café Manager with all aspects of daily café operations, including food preparation, cooking assistance, and maintaining health code standards. 
• Perform daily cleaning of café areas, kitchen equipment, and tools to ensure a safe, sanitary environment. 
• Stock and restock café products, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate with vendors for deliveries. 
• Assist with receiving, organizing and strong food and supply deliveries. 
• Support daily workflow and operational consistency within café operations. 

Catering Support: 

• Assist with catering setup, breakdown, and cleanup for meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Coordinate conference room setups and ensure meeting spaces are reset with necessary supplies. 
• Greet and assist guests during meetings and events to ensure a positive experience. 
• Support workplace hospitality initiatives and employee engagement event as needed.
• Perform other job duties as needed.  

• High school diploma or equivalent – required. 
• Experience in food service, hospitality, catering, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NMED-approved Food Handler Card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer applications.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard office hours for events or coverage needs when necessary.
• Experience supporting café, catering, or food service operations.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination and event support.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, team-oriented attitude. 

Job Benefits 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

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