Cafe Assistant
About The Position
The Cafe Assistant assists in the care and cleaning of the cafe, stocking of cafe disposables, grab and go food items, beverages and actively participates in the pre-preparation and final preparation of both hot and cold food items. This position serves customers efficiently with food and drink orders and takes payments. The incumbent assists in the preparation of cafe and counters before, during, and at the end of service. Welcomes customers by determining their food and beverage interests and preferences. This position will also assist in hot and cold food preparation and final packaging. Completes check-out transactions for customers, nurturing friendly relationships to increase loyalty and boost Café reputation. Works with and supports student interns and student employees. Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu and answers inquiries. Ensures all café areas are clean & tidy. Ensures coolers are stocked with freshly rotated food items. Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; and maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the coffee bar. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations. Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year of work experience in a full-service coffee shop, bakery, or restaurant
- State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)
Responsibilities
- Assists in the care and cleaning of the cafe
- Stocking of cafe disposables, grab and go food items, beverages
- Participates in the pre-preparation and final preparation of both hot and cold food items
- Serves customers efficiently with food and drink orders and takes payments
- Assists in the preparation of cafe and counters before, during, and at the end of service
- Welcomes customers by determining their food and beverage interests and preferences
- Assists in hot and cold food preparation and final packaging
- Completes check-out transactions for customers, nurturing friendly relationships to increase loyalty and boost Café reputation
- Works with and supports student interns and student employees
- Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu and answers inquiries
- Ensures all café areas are clean & tidy
- Ensures coolers are stocked with freshly rotated food items
- Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; and maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the coffee bar
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
