operations associate

Critics' Choice

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Operations Associate<br/><b>Company:</b> Critics Choice Catering / Palm Court Caf&eacute;<br/><b>Location:</b> Gardena, CA<br/><b>Schedule:</b> Approximately 35 hours per week<br/><b>Pay:</b> $18&ndash;$20 per hour, based on experience</p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p>Critics Choice Catering has proudly served the South Bay community for decades, providing high-quality catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. In addition to our catering operations, we run the Palm Court Caf&eacute;, a neighborhood caf&eacute; known for fresh food, great coffee, and welcoming service.</p><p>We&rsquo;re looking for a dependable <b>Operations Associate</b> who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is willing to help wherever the team needs support.</p><p>Job Summary</p><p>The Operations Associate is a versatile team member who supports daily operations across several areas of the business. This role rotates between the <b>Palm Court Caf&eacute;, catering kitchen, and warehouse</b>, helping with food service, kitchen support, inventory organization, and event preparation.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and wants to gain experience across multiple parts of a hospitality business.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Caf&eacute; Support</b></p><ul><li>Greet guests and provide friendly, welcoming service</li><li>Operate the POS system and handle cash and card transactions</li><li>Prepare coffee drinks and simple menu items</li><li>Package to-go orders and assist with food service</li><li>Keep the counter, dining area, and workstations clean and organized</li><li>Restock beverages, chips, paper goods, and caf&eacute; supplies</li></ul><p><b>Kitchen Support</b></p><ul><li>Assist with basic food prep and plating when needed</li><li>Support the kitchen team with packaging catering orders</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen</li><li>Follow all food safety and sanitation standards</li></ul><p><b>Warehouse &amp; Event Support</b></p><ul><li>Help organize inventory, supplies, and equipment in the warehouse</li><li>Assist with packing catering orders and event equipment</li><li>Support loading and unloading catering supplies when needed</li><li>Maintain organization of disposables, serving pieces, and event supplies</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Previous caf&eacute;, restaurant, catering, or hospitality experience preferred</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed</li><li>Friendly, professional attitude with guests and coworkers</li><li>Organized and able to follow systems and procedures</li><li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods</li></ul><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p><p>We&rsquo;re looking for someone who is dependable, positive, and enjoys being part of a team. The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing multiple hats and takes pride in helping keep operations running smoothly.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Operations Associate

Clean Water Technology

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PROJECT MANAGER - OUTSIDE SALES
</b></h1><div><div><div><div>Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Gardena, CA, US, 90249
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</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Clean Water Technology (CWT) </b>leads the industry with powerful, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. Our cutting-edge GEM System delivers unmatched contaminant removal, superior adaptability, efficient chemical use, and drier sludge&mdash;all in a dramatically smaller footprint than conventional systems. Beyond the GEM System, we offer complete end-to-end treatment technologies, from primary processes to advanced biological and filtration solutions. Focused on excellence, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, CWT sets the global standard for industrial wastewater innovation. Join us and become one of the elite members of our growing brand!</p><br>
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If you&rsquo;re an experienced industrial capital equipment salesperson with strong travel and independent work skills, we&rsquo;d like to hear from you. This role is remote unless you live in the greater Los Angeles area.</p>
<ul><li>Promoting and selling large industrial wastewater treatment systems (not components) to engineers, contractors or directly to clients in the food, beverage, petroleum, mining, metals, cosmetics, pharma or other industries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Creating their own leads or developing them through tradeshow attendance, Zoominfo, social media, research, networking, cold or warm calling, web leads or call ins.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishing rapport with buyers through site visits, lunch and learns or web conferencing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Providing follow up via phone, online meetings, site visits, client meetings, and lead generation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Obtaining samples for laboratory analyses and development of bids.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collecting technical site data such as measurements, pipe sizing, gathering of drawings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performing Client demonstrations/onsite pilot testing and installations if needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Generating proposals, negotiating contracts, receipt and review of purchase orders and scheduling production with Client and CWT operations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Administering post-sale customer care, additional training, troubleshooting and continued relationships with Clients.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintaining strong backlog and efficient sales forecasting for management review.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assisting in development of promotional tools and marketing as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide continued customer and technical service throughout the sales and after-sales process.</li></ul><br>
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Required:</b></p><br>
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<ul><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Products, Salesforce, ZoomInfo, and other products as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to travel whenever necessary (Approximately 40-60% travel).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience selling Capital Equipment in the Environmental Industry for a minimum of 8 years.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Licensed to work in the United States without a sponsorship.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Occasional travel on Saturday or Sunday for tradeshows &ndash; 1-2 times per year.</li></ul><br>
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Rate:</b> Negotiable, based on experience.</p>
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Job Location</b>: Western and Southeastern United States</p>
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Travel:</b> 1 to 4 weeks a month.</p>
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Position:</b> Independent Contractor unless living in California</p><br>
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NOTES:</b> This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.</p><p><br>
</p><p><i>Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to </i><i>https://jobs.marvingroup.com/</i><br>
<i>Visit us at </i><i>https://http://marvingroup.com/</i><br>
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<i>The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.</i><br>
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<i>Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit </i><i>www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</i><i>.</i><br>
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<i>If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact People &amp; Culture at 310.674.5030.<br>
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Operations Associate

PROJECT MANAGER - OUTSIDE SALES