Picnic on the Green is a mobile cafe (aka food truck) serving customers in Houston and surrounding areas since 2017. We have been permanently located in the River Oaks area (@ Kuhl Linscomb) since the Spring of 2020. Our mobile cafe serves fresh pre-packed food and beverages including specialty beverages, iced teas, coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups, and sweets.

We are currently looking for a friendly customer service professional to serve customers at this location.

Duties Include:

- Set-up of menu items on the food truck for proper food safe storage.

- Prompt opening and closing of the mobile cafe (11:00am opening; 2:00pm closing Tuesday through Friday; 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays).

- Daily preparation of menu board.

- Assist customers, answer menu questions, take orders, cashier, and expedite orders.

- On-going clean-up and organization.

Position Requirements:

- Must have excellent customer service skills (helpful, pleasant, clear communication, address and resolve customer issues in a positive and pleasant manner).

- Basic kitchen experience and/or skills helpful.

- Must love food!...and be willing to try menu items in order to describe to customers.

- Must have a positive and pleasant demeanor have the ability to work well independently as well as in a group.

- 2 years customer service experience is required. Mid-high end food service (as a Server/Waiter/Waitress, etc.) experience is helpful, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently; up to 75 pounds as a team.

- Must be able to stand for long periods.

- Must be able to climb steps/stairs.

- Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment.

- Must be able to function and be comfortable in a fairly small space.

- The food truck is air-conditioned, but temperatures are difficult to maintain due to the doors and windows of the food truck being opened frequently. Must be able to work in varying temperatures - can get hot (during Summer) and cold (during Fall/Winter).

Other Information:

- Work schedule: Tuesday through Friday 10:45am-2:15pm and Saturdays 9:45am-3:15pm. Hours may extend to 4/5:00pm during the holiday seasons. Occasional Sundays when there are special events.

- Dress code for mobile cafe: Conservative casual. Must be neatly dressed and groomed with hair neatly pulled back or in a cap. Chef wear totally acceptable.

- The mobile cafe will be closed when there is heavy rain and/or severe weather.

- During slow periods, employees may study or read until there is a need to assist customers.

- We pay $14 per hour to start. Customers often pay tips which increases the hourly compensation to up to $16 per hour.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person