Part Time Café Operations Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid with daily café opening and closing procedures
• Support food production, prep work, and basic culinary operations
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards
• Operate and assist with Point of Sale (POS) system transactions
• Assist with inventory control, product rotation, and PAR-level monitoring
• Monitor and document proper food temperature controls and storage procedures
• Demonstrate and apply proper knife skills and safe equipment handling
• Absorb and organize café products
• Support café cleanliness and organization, including kitchen and service areas
• Assist students during hands-on learning experiences within the café environment
• Provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and guests
• Assist with catering preparation and campus hospitality events as needed
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and café leadership regarding operational needs

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or food service experience preferred
• Basic understanding of café, restaurant, or hospitality operations
• Experience using POS systems preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced educational and food service environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
• Current ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager Certification required
• Maintain all required local and state food safety compliance standards

Preferred Skills

• Basic knife skills and culinary preparation techniques
• Inventory and product organization experience
• Customer service and hospitality experience
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Understanding of temperature logs and food safety monitoring