Dishwasher/Busser

About Us

Café Birdie is a family owned and operated café located in downtown Edwardsville, which opened March 2023. Our mission is to connect our community through delicious food and drinks. We pride ourselves on using quality products, making thoughtful food, and delivering exceptional customer service. Our menu features a wide variety of baked goods, a vibrant lunch and weekend brunch program, and an interesting selection of alcoholic and no-alcoholic drinks. Everything is made in-house using local and seasonal ingredients (whenever possible) sourced from growers, artisans, and farmers who share our passion for high quality food. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, our company, and our planet.

About the Job

At Café Birdie, a Dishwasher/Busser is a vital part of our team! The position requires someone who enjoys washing a lot of dishes and staying busy breaking down boxes, taking out the compost buckets, bringing the bus tubs back to the kitchen, or anything else that might need to be done to keep the whole business rolling. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community with us.

You Will

• Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully - these tasks may vary, but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking trash out
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment

You are

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, new company
• Honest, reliable, and consistent - your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and to bring your A game
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
• Detail oriented and take pride in your work
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or olde

You have

• 1+ years of food service experience
• Existing Illinois Food Handler's Certification or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays

Our Café Dishwasher/Busser position is a dynamic one! Below we've mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. You're on your feet the majority of the day
• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work
• As needed squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. For example, you'll be handling tubs of dishes, buckets of compost, crates of produce, and trash bins
• As needed climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces. For example, go up and down stairs to storage areas

Cafe Birdie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job's requirements, our business's needs, and an applicant's qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - in the hiring process or in the workplace

COVID-19 considerations:

Employees may be required to wear mask during shift. Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (2 weeks past 5th dose)

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, tip pooling, employee meals, discounts on whole bean coffee and merchandise, and opportunity for advancement

We are looking for part time employees who will become long term employees, not seasonal. We are currently open Wednesday - Sunday 8am - 2pm. You will never work late nights!

Please email your resume with cover letter with a brief introduction of who you are and why you are the right candidate for Café Birdie

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person