Café Cook & Counter Team Member

Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources • Royal Oak Campus, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Community College (OCC) is seeking dependable and energetic Café Cook and Counter Team Members to provide quality food and friendly service to students, employees, and the community from our new Café. This dual-role position involves preparing and cooking food in the kitchen, as well as assisting customers at the counter with orders, payments, and pick-ups. Ideal candidates will have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing quality breakfast and lunch items, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation. This position is essential to delivering a consistent and enjoyable dining experience for our guests.

Requirements

• Able to stand for long periods of time and can lift up to 30 lbs.
• Is friendly with a professional demeanor and has good communication skills
• Able to multitask and works well under pressure, especially during busy hours
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Has ServSafe Certification OR will obtain certification within first month of employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a kitchen or food service environment

Nice To Haves

• Has OR is working towards an Associate Degree or higher in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to order, following standardized recipes and portion sizes
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation
• Ensure that all food meets café quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Assist with daily prep and end-of-day breakdown/cleaning
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service
• Receive and store food supplies as needed
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing deliveries
• Manage some light record keeping
• May need to assist in different culinary departments at OCC
• Greet customers warmly and assist with taking orders accurately
• Operate the POS system (TOAST) for order entry and payment processing
• Assemble food and drink orders for pick-up
• Answer basic menu questions and make suggestions, if asked
• Maintain cleanliness of the counter, customer area, and beverage station
• Restock utensils, condiments, and supplies as needed

Benefits

• Meal discounts
• other café perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED