Cafe Assistant - Part Time

State-of-Georgi; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking a part-time Café Assistant to support daily café operations, serve students and staff, and help with kitchen and service duties in the campus lab environment.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, preparing coffee and light items, maintaining displays and cleanliness, handling the POS system, and assisting with catering and campus events while upholding ServSafe standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be ServSafe Manager certified.
• Minimum of 2 years verifiable entry-level hospitality experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily café operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Provide outstanding customer service to students, faculty, staff and guests.
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, and light café items.
• Receive, display and merchandise baked goods from Baking and Pastry students.
• Maintain attractive product displays and ensure proper food presentation.
• Operate the POS system and process transactions accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, dining area and stations.
• Monitor inventory and assist with stocking supplies.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Support faculty during laboratory production and service.
• Assist with campus catering events and special culinary showcases.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager certified

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Title: Cafe Assistant - Part Time

Agency: Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003664

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Job Description

Position: Part Time/Café Assistant Savannah Technical College seeks a part-time Professional Laboratory Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily café operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Providing outstanding customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community guests.
• Preparing and serve coffee, espresso beverages, specialty drinks, and light café menu items.
• Receiving, display, and merchandise baked goods and pastries produced by Baking and Pastry students.
• Maintaining attractive product displays and ensure proper food presentation.
• Operating the point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately process transactions.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the café, dining area, and service stations.
• Monitoring inventory levels and assist with stocking supplies.
• Following all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Supporting faculty by helping create an efficient learning environment during laboratory production and service.
• Assisting with catering events, campus functions, and special culinary showcases as needed.
• Modeling professionalism and excellent hospitality practices for students.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be ServSafe Manager certified
• Must have 2 years of verifiable entry level experience within the hospitality field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

High school degree or equivalent *and* Two (2) years of work related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a café, bakery, coffee shop, or restaurant.
• Retail experience or like sales experience, to include customer service, POS experience, and general selling activities
• Experience operating a POS system.
• Knowledge of coffee preparation and basic barista skills.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience working in an educational or training environment.

Physical Demands

Responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 50lbs. or less. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled.

Eligibility and Compliance

Applicants must pass a criminal background check and reference check.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Contact Information

Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone], [e-mail].

Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

Additional Information

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

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