Smoothie Associate

About this position

Happier Grocery is a health-forward grocery store dedicated to bringing exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality, and a carefully curated selection of products to New York City. Our mission is to create a shopping experience where customers can feel confident in their choices, discover new products, and connect with a community centered around quality, wellness, and enjoyment.

Happier Grocery is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Smoothie Associate to join our Beverage Bar team.

This is a primarily behind-the-scenes production role focused on preparing high-quality smoothies, maintaining organized workstations, and ensuring that our beverage program operates efficiently throughout the day.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with fresh ingredients, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.

• Prepare smoothies according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.

• Complete daily ingredient preparation, including washing, cutting, measuring, and portioning fresh produce and other ingredients.

• Maintain consistent product quality while working efficiently during high-volume service.

• Keep smoothie stations, blenders, refrigeration, and preparation areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.

• Monitor ingredient levels, rotate inventory, and communicate restocking needs to supervisors.

• Receive, label, date, and properly store ingredients and supplies.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, temperature-control, and allergen-handling procedures.

• Complete opening, closing, and daily cleaning responsibilities.

• Collaborate with baristas and management to maintain smooth service and an efficient workflow.

• Minimize product waste through careful preparation, proper storage, and accurate portioning.

• 1–2 years of experience in a smoothie bar, juice bar, commercial kitchen, or food preparation environment preferred.

• Familiarity with basic food preparation, knife handling, and sanitation procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain productivity during busy periods.

• Interest in fresh produce, functional ingredients, and wellness-focused food is a plus.

• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain one if required.

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift and transport produce cases and beverage supplies, with reasonable accommodation as appropriate.

• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

We're looking for individuals who take pride in their craft, value teamwork, and enjoy contributing to a thoughtful, quality-driven food and beverage program.

If you're organized, hardworking, and passionate about working with great ingredients, we'd love to hear from you.

Happier Grocery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

Location

New York .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3156023003.