MGCC | Café Assistant

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Café Assistant is responsible for coordinating cafe operations and volunteers to ensure the professional delivery of cafe meals. Responsible for purchasing food and supplies to guarantee meals are being prepared in compliance with Patty's Cafe Service standards, menus and approved budget. Oversees kitchen and ensures all health and safety requirements are met.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Assists with daily café operations to ensure timely and safe meal cooking and service.
• Supports basic food preparation under the direction of the Head Cook or program leadership.
• Helps maintain kitchen cleanliness, including dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing supplies.
• Provides general support to volunteers and helps ensure they follow safety and service guidelines.
• Monitors inventory levels and notify direct supervisor or leadership when supplies need to be replenished.
• Ensures all health and safety requirements are followed in accordance with agency and county standards.
• Represents the café in a positive and welcoming manner to clients, volunteers, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience in food service or a related environment.
• Food Service Manager Certification from the Fort Bend County or must be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• First Aid and CPR certifications or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
  
  

Skills Requirements

• Knowledge in all areas of food safety and kitchen health requirements.
• Experience working with food vendors to purchase food in compliance with agency budget.
• Be enthusiastic in creating a friendly environment for center members and cafe volunteers.
• Must be able to work as a team member by demonstrating teamwork and collaboration through effective communication, flexibility, dependability, punctuality and accountability of one's work within the program.
• Must exhibit positive, supportive and cooperative behavior.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to support essential tasks when other staff are absent.
  
  

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.