Cafe Assistant

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a part-time Café Assistant for the Gator Café. The role involves assisting the Manager and Cook with daily operations, including cleaning, food preparation, and customer service. Candidates should have a High School diploma, excellent communication skills, and some experience in food handling. This position requires 20 hours of work per week and involves physical tasks such as walking, standing, and lifting. Knowledge of food regulations and cleaning methods is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in food handling and preparation preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the Gator Café.
• Perform cleaning tasks and food preparation.
• Operate the café register and handle cash.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Communication skills

Cleaning methods knowledge

Food storage regulations

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Cafe Assistant reports directly to the Gator Café Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the Manager and Cook in all daily operations of the Gator Café. This is a salaried, part‑time position working 20 hours per week.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Cleaning of the Café which includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, wiping down counters, cleaning the refrigerator, and washing dishes.
• Operating the Café register and counting back money.
• Assist Café staff in preparation of food orders.
• Ensure Get‑and‑Go cooler is stocked with ready‑to‑buy items.
• Answer phone calls and take orders.Must be able to obtain a food handler’s certification and be able to renew every 2 years.
• Assist with all catering orders, including preparation and delivery to various buildings on campus.
• Provide administrative support to the Gator Café Manager as needed.
• Perform other related duties as they may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with faculty, staff, and clientele. Experience in food handling and preparation preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of food preparation, food storage, and sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of banqueting, reception, and formal catering.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.
• Ability to read and understand, or to listen to and act upon written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed agency routines; to write effectively; to learn assigned tasks readily.
• Ability to analyze work problems and recommend solutions; to accept direction and supervision, and to work effectively with co‑workers and guests using the Gator Café.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• Requires constant walking, standing, and seeing.
• Requires frequent stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Requires infrequent sitting, climbing, and sorting.

Security Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Working Conditions

Normal café/food preparation environment. This is a salaried, part‑time position working 20 hours per week.

LSCO is an E‑Verify Employer.