Cafe Assistant

Entertimeonline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Tomato Café in Chicago is seeking a Café Assistant to perform cashier, busser, dishwasher and cook tasks, ensuring guests are well served and cafe operations run smoothly. This part-time, non-exempt role provides occasional support to the Conference Center for events and reports to the Café Manager.

Strong teamwork, basic math and computer skills, and effective English communication are essential. The position requires standing for long periods, light lifting, and a positive, guest-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills required, with ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Candidates should have a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation and proper food handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashier duties and handle cash transactions accurately.
• Assist as a busser, dishwasher and cook as needed to support cafe operations.
• Provide occasional support to the Conference Center for events.

Skills

Cash handling

Basic math

English communication

Team player

Food handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Base Pay $36,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Part Time - Non-Exempt

Description

The Café Assistant completes a variety of tasks to ensure Green Tomato Café guests are well served and café processes run smoothly. These tasks include, but are not limited to: cashier, busser, dishwasher and cook duties. This team member will serve wherever needed for the Green Tomato Café team. Additionally, the Café Assistant will provide periodic support to the Conference Center for events. To be successful in this position a positive, team-oriented attitude that centers around guest satisfaction will be required. The Café Assistant will report to the Café Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.

Basic math and computer skills required, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English; bilingual skills are a plus.

Candidates should have a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.

Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, take direction well, and demonstrate experience working with diverse populations.

Strong integrity, accountability, organizational skills, and a commitment to providing quality food and excellent customer service are essential.

The role requires the ability to accurately handle cash transactions, stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly, and remain calm and productive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

A strong commitment to and alignment with the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center is required.