Position Summary:

Oakville Grocery, California's oldest continuously operating grocery store, is seeking a motivated and passionate culinary professional to join our team. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality, consistent guest experience primarily through wood-fired pizza production. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about food, driven to grow, and excited to be part of a historic, community-focused destination in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.

Key Responsibilities:

Guest Interaction & Food Service
•  Greet every guest with warmth and a positive attitude
•  Serve prepared food items with professionalism and attention to presentation
•  Engage with customers to answer questions, make recommendations, and ensure satisfaction
•  Maintain a guest-first mindset, even during busy or high-pressure times
•  Ensure food is served promptly, safely, and at the highest quality standards

Pizza Preparation & Kitchen Support
•  Prepare ingredients, pizzas, and food components under direction
•  Keep prep and service areas clean, stocked, and organized
•  Assist with opening and closing duties in the kitchen
•  Collaborate with supervisors on new pizza offerings and ideas.

Teamwork & Communication
•  Collaborate with kitchen and retail team members to deliver seamless service
•  Communicate guest feedback and menu suggestions to managers and chefs
•  Participate in training, tastings, and team events as required

Cleanliness & Safety
•  Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols
•  Keep all guest-facing areas clean and visually appealing
•  Quickly respond to spills or hazards to ensure a safe environment

Additional Functions:

•  Comply with all company safety policies, practices, and procedures. Participate in safety training and report all unsafe conditions or work practices.
•  Participate in team efforts and perform additional duties as needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
•  Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
•  Primarily outdoors. Short periods indoors while conducting food prep. Moderate noise levels typical of public space: music sound system, public conversations, telephones/cell phones, large groups.

Schedule and Travel Requirements
•  Variable schedule: primarily a set schedule but may require weekends, periodic evenings, and/or periodic or seasonal overtime.
•  Position does not normally require overnight travel.
•  Hours assigned based on business needs, PT employees can expect 0-29+ hours per week.

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