Team Member (Auntie Annes Mayfair Mall - Chicago, IL)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement benefits
flexible schedule
Training and Development

Job Description

Fresh Dining Concepts is the premier franchisee operating multiple well-known food brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, and Jamba Juice across various locations in the United States. As a trusted partner of ToGo Foods, the franchisor, Fresh Dining Concepts has built a reputation for delivering high-quality food experiences and exceptional customer service. The company is committed to upholding the standards of these beloved brands and providing guests with fresh, delicious products in a welcoming environment. Fresh Dining Concepts emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and dedication to maintaining brand excellence in every location they manage.

The Team Member position at Fresh Dining Concepts is a vital role responsible for preparing and presenting Auntie Anne's and/or Cinnabon products to guests while ensuring the cleanliness and proper maintenance of the store and equipment. This role requires hands-on involvement in product preparation including dough making, baking, dipping, and packaging. The Team Member is also tasked with delivering outstanding customer service by greeting guests warmly, efficiently managing point-of-sale transactions, and promoting product upsells to enhance sales performance. This position demands a combination of technical skills related to food preparation and interpersonal skills such as communication, positivity, and teamwork.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in gaining or expanding their experience in the food service industry, offering an opportunity to work with some of the most recognized brands in the snack and beverage sector. Fresh Dining Concepts supports its employees by providing comprehensive training on food safety, brand standards, and operational procedures. Team Members learn to operate various equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to health and sanitation laws.

Success in this position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and uphold the company’s hygiene and appearance standards. Employees must be flexible with shifts and committed to maintaining consistent attendance. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages professional growth. By joining Fresh Dining Concepts, Team Members become part of a dynamic and growing organization dedicated to customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. The employment type is typically part-time or full-time with competitive wages aligned with industry standards.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to write simple correspondence in English
  • Ability to effectively share information in one-on-one and/or small group settings to guests and employees who only speak English
  • The essential job functions are prolonged/stationary standing, walking, squatting, bending, and repetitive and constant hand/arm motions
  • The ability to lift 50+ pounds
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly stressed environment when dealing with point-of-sale system, guests, and staff
  • Work with agility
  • Occasional long hours within state and federal applicable laws
  • Minimum age to operate oven is 16 years old (16-year-old not able to use freight elevator)
  • Minimum age to operate mixer is 18 years old

Job Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of experience in the food service industry or equivalent retail experience
  • Current food handler certification, or ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days as required by local law
  • Basic math and basic reading skills
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions in English and request clarification when needed
  • Strong guest focus with excellent people skills
  • including positive can-do attitude and quick learner
  • Availability to work shifts
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
  • Compliance with all health and sanitation laws and regulations
  • Experience in computer, smart phones, iPads, retail handhelds, and POS systems preferred
  • General knowledge and understanding of the food industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Job Duties

  • Prepare dough and other products (lemonade, butter, dips, Cinnabons, and yogurt)
  • Roll, twist, dip, shape, bake, and bag pretzels/Cinnabons/yogurt
  • Prepare specialty pretzels or other brand products for Cinnabon
  • Insert, rotate, and remove pretzel/Cinnabon trays
  • monitor ovens for correct baking time and product color
  • Dip, drain, and fill pretzels/Cinnabons in the warmer/hot plate
  • Prepare drinks and bag orders using appropriate health and safety measures
  • Exhibit a friendly, and courteous attitude toward guests and co-workers
  • Host, greet, and serve guests with a smile, and take orders
  • Assertively and professionally suggest and upsell to increase the company’s profitability and check average
  • Operate the point-of-sale system efficiently with minimum voids and accurately make change
  • Serve and provide samples to potential guests
  • Set up equipment, utensils, and supplies for opening
  • Break down, clean, and put away equipment, utensils, and supplies at closing
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures as directed by the team member in charge of the shift
  • Always comply with uniform policy and company hygiene/appearance standards
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Complies with Fresh Dining Concepts, LLC policies and procedures, including relevant federal and state regulations (safety and environmental standards, OSHA, EPA, Right to Know, EEO, ADA, etc.)

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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