Cafe Assistant

Hands On Children's Museum • Olympia, WA

40m • $17 - $18

About The Position

We are a fast-paced café dedicated to serving fresh, delicious food with exceptional customer service. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Café Assistant to support daily café operations and help create a welcoming environment for our guests.

Our Playday Café offers salads, sandwiches, grilled paninis and quesadillas, soup, coffee, and other grab and go options in a family-focused environment. Daily service hours typically 10am to 4pm, with occasional evening events.

Requirements

• Must have weekend availability & be available for local and regional school district breaks, holidays, museum events, and occasional after-hours events
• Food handler’s card and 1 year of previous café or quick food service experience, including use of a POS system
• High School Diploma or actively pursuing; Associate degree preferred
• Understanding of safe food preparation, storage and handling procedures
• Must be punctual, reliable, positive and team oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with noise and crowds
• Ability to communicate with Museum visitors, parents/caregivers, community members and Museum colleagues in a courteous and professional manner
• Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing up and down stairs, and reaching above the shoulders
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will have schedule flexibility
• Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and provide excellent service
• Prep, cook & serve café menu items
• Prepare coffee, tea, and specialty beverages
• Clean & sanitize prep spaces and counters
• Handle cash and operate POS system
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Sweep, clean & sanitize guest dining area
• Restock supplies and ingredients throughout the shift
• Clean dishes and café equipment to meet state and county health requirements.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures
• Assist with monthly inventory
• Accurately record waste, tips, R&D, and malfunctioning/broken equipment

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• employee wellness program
• paid holidays and time off
• a 401(k)-retirement plan
• lots of adorable children

What This Job Offers

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