Cafe Assistant

Garden Spot Village • New Holland, PA

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About The Position

The Cafe Assistant helps create a welcoming cafe experience for residents, team members, and guests by providing attentive service, operating the register, and keeping food and beverages stocked and ready. The role includes preparing beverages and simple food items, maintaining clean and sanitized service areas, following food safety and infection control procedures, and assisting with events and Dining Services operations. This is a full-time position scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• A friendly, welcoming approach and a desire to help others.
• Comfort operating a register and handling payments.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to keep work moving during busy times.
• Ability to read menus and understand basic measurements and food categories for special diets.
• Commitment to treating residents, coworkers, and guests with kindness and respect.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training.
• Commitment to supporting the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Communities.
• Availability to work scheduled weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, team members, and guests with friendly, attentive service.
• Take orders, operate the register, and process payments accurately.
• Keep prepared foods, snacks, and drinks stocked, organized, and ready to serve.
• Monitor freshness, check expiration dates, rotate products, and store food properly.
• Prepare beverages and simple food items, including condiments, desserts, garnishes, and salads, as needed.
• Answer questions about offerings and refer dietary or allergy questions to the appropriate Dining Services team member.
• Keep tables, counters, workstations, and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Restock cups, napkins, utensils, condiments, and other essentials.
• Assist with dishwashing and cleaning kitchen tools and equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures, including proper handling of leftovers.
• Help with setup and service for special events as needed.
• Work with the Dining Services team to keep service timely and organized.
• Participate in required training and quality assurance activities.
• Complete tasks efficiently and professionally and take on other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed