Floater Cafe Lead

University of Richmond

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Café Team, the Café Lead performs a variety of differing work assignments on a daily basis to ensure all meals are produced in a timely manner according to specified recipes. Assists the Manager in the planning and execution of daily food production; and directs, assigns work to, and supervises the kitchen production staff in the absence of the manager.

Requirements

Intermediate 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
Skilled in efficient and accurate operation of point-of-sale register systems
Skilled in using effective time management to accomplish tasks and solve problems
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
Must possess a current Virginia driver’s license with a driving record in good standing for 3 years upon hire
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years’ cooking/ cold food prep and cashiering experience, or culinary certification or degree required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in the culinary arts field preferred but not required.
Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire. (This is dependent on the assigned unit.)

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of differing work assignments on a daily basis to ensure all meals are produced in a timely manner according to specified recipes.
Assist the Manager in the planning and execution of daily food production.
Direct, assign work to, and supervise the kitchen production staff in the absence of the manager.