Café Assistant at FitLife Cafe

Location: Fitlife Café, Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Expressway, Lekki / Victoria Island, Lagos

Reports To: Café Manager / Owners

Job Summary

• Fitlife Café is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented cafe Production Assistant to join our vibrant health-focused café.
• This role involves preparing fresh food and beverages, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and ensuring timely and accurate service to both walk-in customers and corporate clients.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about healthy living, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Delivery:

• Arrive punctually by 6:00 AM daily.
• Prepare assigned quantities of products for corporate clients (Exxon & Total) and ensure delivery by 7:00 AM.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to maintain consistency and quality.

Inventory & Stock Management:

• Monitor freshness of produce and prioritize ripest items for daily use.
• Record and report spoilage with justification via team WhatsApp group.
• Notify management of low stock levels—2 weeks ahead for imported items and proactively for local items.

Cleanliness & Hygiene:

• Wear face masks and head coverings during all production activities.
• Clean all surfaces, appliances, and equipment daily.
• Participate in deep cleaning routines including ovens, cupboards, grills, and blenders.

Order Fulfillment:

• Ensure all customer orders are completed within 15 minutes.
• Follow internal order handling procedures from cashier to customer.
• Accurately record production in the register and support cashier reconciliation.

Customer Service:

• Provide courteous and professional service at all times.
• Answer calls using the approved greeting:“Good Day Sir/Ma, this is FitLife Café, my name is [Your Name], how can we serve you today?”
• Escalate customer complaints promptly to management.

End-of-Day Duties:

• Begin closing procedures by 6:30 PM for a 7:00 PM close.
• Participate in physical inventory count and reconcile with cashier reports.
• Clean café and secure recipe book and lockers.

Conduct Expectations

• Maintain professionalism—no loud conversations or inappropriate relationships.
• Uphold the café’s refined brand image in interactions with gym members and instructors.
• Report any misconduct or insubordination immediately

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Senior School Leaving Certificate (SSCE).
• Prior experience in food production, restaurant, or hospitality settings is an added advantage.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and food safety standards.
• Must reside within the Lekki axis for easy commute and punctuality.
• Candidates must reside within the Lekki axis for proximity and punctuality.

Working Hours & Flexibility:

• Standard Shift: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
• Flexibility Required: May include extended hours, overtime shifts based on business needs.
• Breaks: As scheduled by management.