Barista/cook/baker position available for local vegan Cafe

Back-of-House Cook (Cross-Trained as Barista).

Company: Leo’s Superfood Vegan Café (Clean Kitchen: no meat, dairy, or wheat)

Location: 8262 Louise, Northridge, CA

Schedule: Part-time or Full-time; must be available nights, weekends, and flexible for any shift

Reports to: Store Manager / Owner

Compensation: $DOE

per hour + tips in form of cash and cc

About the Role

We’re a fast-growing vegan café looking for a punctual, honest, drama-free “unicorn” who loves great food and great people. You’ll primarily run the back of house (prep, cook, clean, close) and be cross-trained as a barista. You should be a reliable problem solver with good energy, able to switch gears during rushes, and committed to a spotless, efficient, clean-kitchen operation.

Key Responsibilities

Back-of-House (Primary)

Execute menu items to spec; maintain portioning, consistency, and plating standards.

Daily prep: wash, chop, marinate, mix, batch, label, and store using FIFO and date-time labels.

Operate equipment (oven, fryer/air fryer, griddle, mixers, smallwares) safely; log opening/closing temps.

Maintain a clean, allergen-aware vegan line; prevent cross-contact (no meat/dairy/wheat in BOH).

Follow health-code standards: glove use, handwashing, sanitation buckets, hot/cold holding.

Complete opening/closing checklists; deep-clean BOH, dishes, trash, and floors.

Assist with inventory counts, receiving, rotation, and low-stock alerts.

Support FOH during peak times (expo, running orders) as needed.

Baker/ has early morning shifts 7am, independent, assists with making all our vegan pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and treats. Must know how to prepare icing for cakes and cupcakes for must have experience in baking.

Barista / POS (Secondary, cross-training required)

Make espresso drinks to recipe (dial-in basics), steam non-dairy milks, brew drip, cold beverages.

Prepare smoothies/iced drinks; maintain bar cleanliness and restock.

Handle POS accurately: count back change; reconcile cash drawer per shift.

Deliver upbeat, fast, friendly service; call out orders and manage drink queue.

What Great Looks Like (KPIs)

Ticket times meet standard during rush (manager sets target).

Zero critical health-code violations; logs/checklists complete daily.

Waste minimized; recipes followed with consistent quality.

Must-Have Qualifications

1–2 years recent restaurant BOH experience (prep/cook/line).

6+ months barista experience (espresso & milk steaming basics).

Punctuality & reliability: consistent on-time attendance.

Able to work any shift, including nights/weekends/holidays as needed.

Smart, quick problem solver with great attitude and people skills.

Local to the San Fernando Valley/Northridge area (strongly preferred).

Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs, standing 6–8 hours, and working in a fast, hot kitchen.

Current California Food Handler Card (or obtain within 10 days of hire).

Cash-handling & basic math; can accurately add totals and count back change.

Nice-to-Have

Experienced restaurant worker, and college student or similar schedule discipline (preferred).

Experience in vegan or allergen-sensitive kitchens.

Basic latte art, grinder dial-in, or smoothie bar speed skills.

Who You Are (Culture Fit)

Honest, mature judgment, low-ego, drama-free professional.

Highly intelligent with strong common sense and follow-through.

Coachable, takes feedback, follows directions and SOPs.

Team-first mindset; flexible and calm under pressure; good spirit.

Tips, shift meals, flexible scheduling, training/growth opportunities.

How to Apply

Bring a resume in person to: 8262 Louise, Northridge, CA 91325

Phone (store): +1 (818) 938-9246

Leo’s Superfood Vegan Café is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants.