Café Team Member (Kitchen Focus)

Job Title: Café Team Member (Kitchen Focus)

Location: Two Sisters Cafe – Milwaukie, OR

Business Hours: Wed-Friday 8am-2pm Sat-Sun 8am-3pm

Employment Type: Part-Time (15-20hours)

Pay: $16.80/hr + Tip Pool (add’ $8–10/hr)

Reports To: Café Manager / Shift Lead

About Two Sisters Cafe

Two Sisters Cafe is a small Latina-owned cafe near Downtown Milwaukie. We opened our doors in July of 2025, serving Mexican-inspired food and beverages. We believe that dining out should be a delightful experience for everyone, including families. Our dedicated play area for kids, which takes up half of our space, ensures that little ones can have fun while parents relax and enjoy their meals.

Our values are centered on kindness, connection, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable, appreciated, and at home.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and adaptable Café Team Member to join our team. This role is primarily focused on kitchen operations, including food preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. As we are a small cafe, cafe team members will also be required to perform other duties as needed. (other duties described below)

Please do not apply if you’re looking for a slow-paced or purely customer service/Barista role - this position will primarily perform Kitchen duties. It requires speed, focus, and teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

Kitchen & Food Preparation :

• Prepare and assemble food items according to recipes and quality standards
• Ensure timely and efficient food preparation
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations
• Deep cleaning certain areas as needed
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries
• Dish washing

Other Duties:

• Provide friendly, prompt, and helpful service
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately
• Answer menu questions and make recommendations when appropriate
• Assist with baking preparation
• Maintain cleanliness of front-of-house areas as needed, which include:
• Sanitizing dining tables
• Clearing bus bins
• Refilling water station
• End of day: sweeping/mopping, cleaning/sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning/sanitizing playroom

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service or a café environment highly preferred
• Previous experience in kitchen and food preparation highly preferred
• Basic understanding of food safety practices (training can be provided)
• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable interacting with customers
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capable of lifting, pulling, pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures

Schedule & Availability

• Weekends are required (Friday-Sunday)
• Part Time (15-20hours)

Ideal start date: ASAP

Please submit your most updated resume and a brief introduction outlining your interest in the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Pay: From $16.80 per hour

Work Location: In person