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Smoothie Technician

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE
Glencoe, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Position Summary

As a Smoothie Technician, you'll be a key member of our FOH team, helping to prepare delicious smoothies, juices, and smoothie bowls in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You'll follow recipes, keep things organized, and ensure every ticket is prepared to perfection and accuracy. Whether you're making menu items, prepping ingredients, or working alongside your teammates, your goal is to deliver a great experience for our customers every time.

Key Responsibilities:

Execution & Ownership

  • Take charge of your station, ensuring that menu items are prepared to recipe standards and served with consistency. Keep up with ticket flow ensuring preparation within target times.
  • Be flexible and ready to pitch in wherever needed to support the team. Work efficiently during peak hours.
  • Keep your station organized and efficient for smooth operations. Rotate stations as needed.

Teamwork & Professional Conduct

  • Work closely with the FOH team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Support leaders by following instructions and maintaining high standards of food prep and cleanliness.
  • Help create a positive, collaborative environment where everyone can succeed.

Food Preparation & Safety

  • Follow recipes carefully to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Ensure food is cooked and presented according to the café's standards.
  • Follow safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment. FIFO food storage and rotation practices.

Customer Focus

  • Deliver high-quality, well-prepared smoothies, juices, and smoothie bowls that meet customer expectations.
  • Ensure timely service, especially during peak hours. Communication & Collaboration
  • Communicate clearly with team members and kitchen leadership to keep things running smoothly.
  • Be proactive in supporting teammates during busy times and helping with additional tasks when needed.

Compliance & Cost Control

  • Follow portion control guidelines to help minimize waste and control food costs.
  • Help track inventory and ensure supplies are used efficiently.

Culture

  • Learn: Has received extensive instruction and calibration on our culture & values.
  • Teach: Can teach and articulate that culture to others.
  • Live: Brings those values & culture to life every day.

What You Need:

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move around the cafe for long periods.
  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working in a high-heat environment.
  • Strong knife skills and attention to detail. Qualifications
  • At least 1-2 years of experience working in a busy kitchen (but we’re happy to train the right person!).
  • Knowledge of food safety practices (ServSafe certification needed, can be obtained at hiring).
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Why You'll Love This Job
  • Be part of a supportive, collaborative team.
  • Have the opportunity to grow your skills and learn new techniques.
  • Work in a fun, dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.

EEO Statement

Uptown and Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Position Summary
Como Técnico/a de Smoothies, serás un miembro clave de nuestro equipo de FOH, ayudando a preparar deliciosos smoothies, jugos y smoothie bowls en un entorno dinámico y de alta energía. Seguirás las recetas, mantendrás todo organizado y te asegurarás de que cada orden se prepare con perfección y precisión. Ya sea preparando productos del menú, adelantando ingredientes o trabajando junto a tus compañeros de equipo, tu objetivo es ofrecer una excelente experiencia a nuestros clientes en todo momento.

Key Responsibilities:

Execution & Ownership
  • Hazte cargo de tu estación, asegurando que los productos del menú se preparen según los estándares de la receta y se sirvan con consistencia. Mantente al ritmo del flujo de órdenes, garantizando la preparación dentro de los tiempos establecidos.
  • Sé flexible y dispuesto/a a apoyar donde sea necesario para respaldar al equipo. Trabaja de manera eficiente durante las horas pico.
  • Mantén tu estación organizada y eficiente para asegurar operaciones fluidas. Rota de estación según sea necesario.
Teamwork & Professional Conduct
  • Trabaja en estrecha colaboración con el equipo de FOH para garantizar que las tareas se completen de manera eficiente y a tiempo.
  • Apoya a los líderes siguiendo instrucciones y manteniendo altos estándares de preparación de alimentos y limpieza.
  • Ayuda a crear un ambiente positivo y colaborativo donde todos puedan tener éxito.
Food Preparation & Safety
  • Sigue cuidadosamente las recetas para mantener la consistencia y la calidad.
  • Asegúrate de que los alimentos se preparen y presenten de acuerdo con los estándares del café.
  • Sigue los protocolos de seguridad e higiene para mantener un entorno de trabajo limpio y seguro. Prácticas de almacenamiento y rotación de alimentos FIFO (primero en entrar, primero en salir).
Customer Focus
  • Ofrece smoothies, jugos y smoothie bowls de alta calidad y bien preparados que cumplan con las expectativas del cliente.
  • Garantiza un servicio oportuno, especialmente durante las horas pico.
Communication & Collaboration
  • Comunícate claramente con los miembros del equipo y el liderazgo de cocina para mantener las operaciones funcionando sin problemas.
  • Sé proactivo/a apoyando a tus compañeros durante momentos ocupados y ayudando con tareas adicionales cuando sea necesario.
Compliance & Cost Control
  • Sigue las pautas de control de porciones para ayudar a minimizar el desperdicio y controlar los costos de alimentos.
  • Ayuda a llevar el control del inventario y asegúrate de que los suministros se utilicen de manera eficiente.

Culture
Learn: Ha recibido instrucción y alineación extensiva sobre nuestra cultura y valores.
Teach: Puede enseñar y articular esa cultura a otros.
Live: Da vida a esos valores y cultura todos los días.

What You Need:

Physical Requirements
Capacidad para estar de pie y moverse por el café durante largos períodos.
Capacidad para levantar hasta 50 libras y trabajar en un entorno de alta temperatura.
Fuertes habilidades con el cuchillo y atención al detalle.

Qualifications
Al menos 1-2 años de experiencia trabajando en una cocina concurrida (¡pero estamos felices de capacitar a la persona adecuada!).
Conocimiento de prácticas de seguridad alimentaria (se requiere certificación ServSafe, puede obtenerse al momento de la contratación).
Capacidad para trabajar como parte de un equipo en un entorno de ritmo acelerado.

Why You'll Love This Job
Ser parte de un equipo solidario y colaborativo.
Tener la oportunidad de desarrollar tus habilidades y aprender nuevas técnicas.
Trabajar en un entorno divertido y dinámico donde tus contribuciones realmente importan.

EEO Statement
Uptown and Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades. Consideramos a los solicitantes para todos los puestos sin distinción de raza, color, religión o creencias, sexo, edad, origen nacional, estatus de ciudadanía, estado civil, estatus militar/de veterano, orientación genética, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad física o mental, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes aplicables. Estamos comprometidos a crear un entorno laboral dinámico que valore la diversidad y la inclusión, el respeto y la integridad, el enfoque en el cliente y la innovación.

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