Cafe Worker - MHAB

About the role

This is a 230-day, full-time position with a schedule that may include early mornings, occasional evenings, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food using short-order and batch cooking methods while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, storage, and adherence to recipes and food safety guidelines
• Provide excellent customer service, including taking orders, answering questions, and operating POS systems as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, dining areas, and dishwashing operations in accordance with health and safety standards
• Assist with catering preparation, packaging, and support for events
• Support overall café operations, including stocking supplies, monitoring inventory, and maintaining organized workspaces
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient daily operations in a fast-paced environment
• Adapt to changing operational needs and assist in multiple areas of the café as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Texas Food Handler Certification required
• Food Safety Certification preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in food service or kitchen environment preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, and short-order cooking
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Working Conditions

This role involves working in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold storage, and high-volume conditions. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay

The salary for this position is $17.36, as set by the Board of Trustees.