We are seeking a dedicated and customer-oriented Cafe Assistant to join our team. The position will work Monday-Friday from 11am-2pm. As a Cafe Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for our customers. Your responsibilities will include operating the cash register, assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities:
1. Operates the cash register, maintains and completes daily reports. Deposits receipts in the bank.

2. Converses with the clients about the quality of the food and service. Relays feedback to supervisor.

3. Supervises café volunteers.

4. May assist with inventory control activities.

5. Serves or assist with serving of meals.

6. Prepares food (sandwiches and salads) for clients as needed.

7. Assists special needs clients as appropriate.

8. Will be cross-trained to perform other duties within the department to provide assistance as needed.

9. Will be cross-trained to perform other duties within the facility to assist when short handed.

10. Occasional evening and weekend work to support COA events or catering assignments.

11. Attends department meetings and in-services trainings.

12. Follows the agency’s safety and health procedures to ensure safe working practices.

13. Abides with all hygiene habits to remain in compliance with OSHA food service regulations.

14. Maintains a clean environment by sweeping and mopping kitchen and café area.

15. Performs duties related to cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen equipment.

16. May be required to attend offsite meetings and events.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or the equivalent

Experience: Prior work in the food industry preferred.

Certifications: Must maintain current CPR, and AEDcertification. Must obtain and maintain current Serv Safe training.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate well with a diverse population of clients and coworkers.

2. Ability to exercise good judgment, emphasizing tolerance, patience and compassion.

3. Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

5. Ability to organize work and complete assigned tasks.

6. Ability to operate, or learn to operate, a variety of kitchen equipment

7. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

8. Ability to perform basic accounting functions.

9. Ability to accept responsibility

The above statements are intended to describe the generalnature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They also reflect the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the essential job functions. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities of personnel in this position. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along job related selection or promotional criteria.

Ability to lift containers, or trays of food weighing up to 45 lbs

Ability to reach, bend, and stoop for food supplies in refrigerator and cupboards.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements:

Exposure to hot stoves, hot trays of food, hot water, and steam.

Works with sharp knives and other utensils.

Exposure to chemical cleaning products.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Café

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cassopolis, MI 49031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person