Grab & Go Cafe Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Grab & Go Cafe Coordinator coordinates and manages the operation of the student-run campus cafe as a structured, supervised Career and Technical Education training environment for Deaf and hard of hearing students.  The position provides structured workplace instruction, supervises daily cafe operations, and supports students in developing employability skills, customer service, food preparation and food service.

The coordinator designs and implements meaningful on-campus work experiences for students who are not yet ready for off-campus employment and collaborates with the Humanities Academy Team to match training tasks with individual career interests and abilities.

The coordinator supervises students in an authentic business setting, provides industry-based instruction, oversees food safety certification processes, manages inventory and financial procedures in accordance with school policy, and evaluates student performance.  The position works under limited supervision and exercises independent judgement in daily cafe operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Program Management & Compliance

• Coordinate and manage daily operations of the Grab & Go cafe to ensure a safe, sanitary, and professional training environment.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and school policies related to food handling, sanitation, safety, cash handling, and confidentiality.
• Maintain documentation related to student certifications, and performance data as required for educational accountability.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the cafe as a work-based learning site and implement program improvements as needed.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance appropriate to a food service and instructional setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Instructional Support & Student Skill Development

• Supports workplace readiness skills including punctuality, teamwork, communication, task completion, hygiene, and problem-solving.
• Works with the Humanities Academy Team to develop and implement structured job rotations including food preparation, cashiering, stocking, sanitation, customer service.
• Train students in food preparation, point-of-sale procedures, and customer interaction skills using modeling, guided practice, and performance feedback.
• Provide Food Handler training.
• Modify tasks and provide accommodations in alignment with student IEPs and documented transition goals.
• Share student progress data with teachers and transition team members to support IEP and transition planning.
• Encourage student independence and self-advocacy within the workplace setting.

Student Supervision & Safety

• Supervise assigned students during scheduled work periods to ensure safety and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Monitor student performance and workplace behaviors; provide corrective instruction and reinforcement as needed.
• Ensure proper food safety procedures are consistently followed by students.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring equipment usage and submitting maintenance requests when necessary.

Business Operations & Financial Procedures

• Maintain inventory control, order supplies, price items, and monitor waste.
• Handle daily cash procedures, reconcile sales, and submit cash deposits to the business office.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and customer service standards.
• Coordinate and fulfill catering requests in accordance with operational capacity.
• Seek and utilize customer and stakeholder feedback to improve service and training effectiveness.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with the Humanities Academy Team and transition staff to align cafe training tasks with student career pathways and instructional goals.
• Maintain effective communication with instructional staff regarding student performance and scheduling.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills with students, staff, and campus stakeholders.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in food service, hospitality, or safe/retail management preferred.
2. Two years of professional experience working with and monitoring individuals who are deaf and/or have other disabilities
3. Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is ADVANCED. 
4. Current Food Handler as required by local health regulations.
5. Valid driver’s TX  license

Desirable Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Career & Technical Education, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
2. Knowledge of transition planning and post-secondary career readiness standards.
3. Experience implementing individualized accommodations in accordance with IEPs and transition goals.
4. Certification in ServSafe and CPR, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days
5. Experience coordinating campus events, fundraising activities, or student-run business operations.
6. Strong leadership, organizational, and mentoring skills with a focus on student empowerment and independence.

SUPERVISOR

CTE Supervisor

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE

See page three of: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_SocialServices.pdf

 It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.