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**Who We Are:** We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menus. Fooda operates in 20 major US cities and plans for continued expansion. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top perks. **Position Description:** Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our OC market. The hours for this role are: M-F 9:30AM-2:30PM. **Who You Are:** - You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer service - You are friendly, high energy and comfortable interacting with other people - You are comfortable with handling cash and providing accurate change - You are comfortable with technology and running a POS system - Prior food service and cashier experience preferred **What You will be Doing:** - Build relationships with customers by maintaining a positive cafe environment - Go out of your way to provide a high level of customer service - Maintain cleanliness of the space and clean dishes - Strong communication skills and being a self-starter are required - Know and maintain the Fooda Standards of Service and Sanitation on a daily basis - Escalate issues to Director when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve **What We’ll Hook You Up With:** - Competitive wages **$25/hr** - Insurance benefits plans - healthcare, dental and vision - Paid time off - 401k retirement plan with Fooda company match - Pre-tax commuter expense benefit - Annual stock option grant each summer - Long-term opportunities for advancement within Fooda - Daily lunch subsidy at your café location - A fulfilling, challenging work experience! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No recruiters please.
Salary estimate
$25 – $25/yr
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GOCommunication
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