Cafe Assistant - Part-time

Mt. San Jacinto College•Menifee, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cafe Assistant position located at our campus in Menifee, CA. Under general supervision of the Director of Food Services, Food Services Supervisor, or designee, the Café Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to quantity food preparation, the serving of food items, including catering; maintains sanitary conditions throughout the café, provides excellent customer service, and performs other campus food operations duties across the District. This position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. Work hours and worksite locations are subject to change depending on department needs. A six-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the district. This position is in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
One (1) year of professional food preparation experience in a commercial or institutional food service setting
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Possession of or the ability to obtain within 10 days of hire, a valid Food Handler's Card
Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 30-days of hire, a valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
Must maintain a driving record that meets District requirements set forth in the current policy as it relates to allowable types of infractions and points.
Prior to access to District vehicles, must complete successful enrollment in the District's Direct Pull program with the DMV.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Cafeteria/dining operations
Knowledge of Cleanliness standards utilized in food service settings
Knowledge of Effective customer service techniques
Knowledge of Commercial or institutional food preparation methods
Knowledge of Basic computer use, including e-mail communication
Skills in Using cash registers, scanning devices and point-of-sale equipment
Skills in Working effectively as a team member
Skills in Meeting schedules and timelines
Skills in Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Skills in Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer and District needs
Ability to Make change and perform higher level math
Ability to Assist customers
Ability to Utilize a computer to read, compose and send/receive e-mail communications
Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to Read, write legibly, and speak English sufficiently to assist customers, and to understand and follow directions
Ability to Train others
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional customer service at all times
Opens and closes the Café
Operates District vehicle to deliver catering, supplies, and food to various locations throughout the District; cleans up after function; and sets up catering as needed for the following day.
Follows all recipes and standard operating procedures, including District Administrative Procedures
Assists with training new employees and/or student employees at worksite.
Operates cash register, performs operational check out; performs money counts and balance receipts
Works varied hours, as needed, depending upon District needs (e.g., catering, special events)
Prepares menu items as needed or as assigned (e.g., salads, sandwiches, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, baked goods, etc.) using a prescribed menu, production sheet, established procedures, recipes and time schedules.
Maintains daily records of food and supplies used by documenting food sales and spoilage.
Maintains high degree of sanitation and cleanliness in working area and in kitchen area.
Stocks and stores food and supply items; maintains inventory of products and equipment; checks deliveries.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment including grill, mixer, fryer, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwasher.
Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
Observes and follows all applicable health and environmental codes for food service