Monkey Business Cafe - Restaurant Associate: Work Experience and Transitional Job
Location | Education Required | Hours | Experience Required | # of Openings | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301 E. Amerige Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 | N/A | Part-time | N/A | 5 | Minimum wage |
Justice-Involved Employer:
Yes
Job Summary:
With a lot of sweat, equity, love, and a mission that resonates with the public, Monkey Business Café has become a fixture in the Fullerton community. Today, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, offer on-line ordering and catering. They also have a Monkey Business product line of seasonings and fresh treats using ingredients they harvest at the Fullerton Arboretum.
Essential Job Duties:
Front of House
Busser: Refill beverages, clean and reset tables between customers, polish and stock flatware and other dining supplies, maintain cleanliness of the dining areas, remove dirty dishes and bring them to kitchen.
Server: Greet and seat customers, provide customers with menus and beverages, take orders and enter into POS system, deliver food and beverages to tables, check tables for beverage refills and customer needs, suggest menu items, handle payment, communicate customer requests and concerns to management and kitchen staff, provide consistent and professional customer service.
Back of House
Prep Cook: Prepare food according to established procedure, stock and maintain sufficient food levels on the cold line, prepare ingredients and food items prior to service, monitor food quality and freshness, follow proper food handing and storage procedures, maintain sanitation procedures, process and store incoming food and supply shipments, rotate and organize food inventory to maintain freshness.
Dishwasher: Sort and rinse dirty dishes, hand washing certain dishes and using the
commercial dishwasher for others, sort and return clean dishes for designated storage areas, set up and breakdown cooking and dishwashing stations, clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment and work areas, sweep and mop floors, clean spills promptly, remove trash and maintain designated disposal areas, maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, communicate with kitchen staff and management.
Farm
Perform daily horticultural tasks include planting, weeding, mulching, irrigation checks, pruning, compost management, and soil augmentation. Assist with seeding, transplanting, integrated pest management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of produce. Assist with U-ACRE data collection such as measuring plant growth, recording harvest weight, monitoring water usage, and documenting soil quality indicators. Support U-ACRE research evaluating compost application, cover crops, nutrient cycling, and soil fertility. Assist with workshops, tours, and hands-on learning activities for students. Maintain clean workplaces, organize tools, follow safety protocol, and assist staff with seasonal projects.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Food Handlers Certificate required
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to perform physical outdoor works in varying weather conditions
NOTE: The farm location has a honeybee colony on site. Participants with allergies may want to opt out of farm work
Work Experience Skills Developed:
Busser duties
Server duties
Prep Cook duties
Dishwasher duties
Farm duties
Hours of Operation:
Restaurant: Daily 7am – 2pm
Farm: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am – 12pm
Uniform:
Non-slip shoes
Black shirt
Jeans
Wide-brimmed hat (for farm)
Sunscreen (for farm)
Important Note:
Participants interested in this role are able to participate in all roles or select areas of focus. Selection should be noted in the referral.
This opportunity is available to WIOA participants only.
To enroll in the program or inquire about services, please complete the Career Services Interest and Eligibility Assessment by scanning the QR Code or contacting OC Workforce Solutions at (866) 500-6587 or info@ocworkforcesolutions.com.
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