Cafe Associate

University of Richmond

13d•$16 - $17

About The Position

SUMMARY: Entry level position on the café team responsible for assisting in front-and back-of-house responsibilities: prepares and cooks high quality food; staffs any function in the front-of-house, as needed; maintains food quality, sanitation, and safety standards; and provides exemplary customer service. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position is designated as essential personnel and, during inclement weather and emergency situations, is required to be available to the University as needed. This position requires long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on occasion. Youth age 16 and 17 are not permitted to operate, feed, set-up, adjust, repair or clean hazardous equipment, e.g., chopping or slicing machines, commercial mixers, power driven bakery machines, trash compactor, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and practices Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to learn software Ability to efficiently and accurately operate point-of-sale register systems Ability to use effective time management to accomplish tasks Skilled in reading and written and verbal communication Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures Ability to exercise flexibility and to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions Ability to provide a high level of customer service Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required or in the process of pursing a high school diploma or GED which must be obtained within 2 years of date of hire Minimum of 1 year cooking/ cold food prep and cashiering experience preferred Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire (This is dependent on the assigned unit.) WORK HOURS: Full Time, Non-exempt Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm, (May - August hours may change to 7:30am - 3:00pm based on location need) SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 1 (Hiring Range $16.20 to $17.00 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to learn software
Ability to efficiently and accurately operate point-of-sale register systems
Ability to use effective time management to accomplish tasks
Skilled in reading and written and verbal communication
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures
Ability to exercise flexibility and to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to provide a high level of customer service
Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team
High school diploma or GED required or in the process of pursing a high school diploma or GED which must be obtained within 2 years of date of hire

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year cooking/ cold food prep and cashiering experience preferred
Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire (This is dependent on the assigned unit.)