Cafe Assistant (Part-Time)

Ogeechee Technical College; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Ogeechee Technical College is seeking a part-time Cafe Assistant to support opening shifts, handle cash at the POS, and assist with food preparation for campus functions. The role emphasizes customer service and food safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include serving meals, inventory, cleaning, and maintaining equipment. Prior foodservice and cashier experience are preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year foodservice experience.
• Experience handling cash and operating a POS system.
• Strong customer service abilities and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve food items at scheduled mealtimes following standard procedures.
• Open registers, operate POS, and handle cash and card transactions.
• Assist in meal prep for campus events as needed.
• Inventory checks and stocking of shelves, freezers, and coolers.
• Maintain health and safety by following food handling procedures.
• Operate and maintain food service equipment; report maintenance needs.

Skills

Food service experience

Cashier experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Cafe Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Requisition

JR0000001666

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Position Description

Under general supervision, assists with food preparation, opens registers, operates point of sale system and provides assistance to customers along with other duties associated with the opening of the Café.

• Serves food items at scheduled mealtimes according to standardized procedures.
• Assists in preparing meals for on campus functions, etc., when requested.
• Checks and balances cash register receipts.
• Assists with conducting inventory.
• Follows safety food handling procedures to ensure the health and safety of customers.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment.
• Reports maintenance needs to the supervisor immediately.
• Assists in stocking shelf items, freezer, and coolers as items are received.
• Operates dishwasher for cleaning and sanitizing pots, pans, dishes, trays and utensils.
• Cleans tables and chairs and removes trash.
• Performs cashier duties; collects money and gives change to customers; operates credit/debit card machine.

Work Hours

7 AM to 2:15 PM

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one year foodservice experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification
• Work experience in retail sales, marketing and merchandising with an emphasis in customer service
• Knowledge of basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food
• Knowledge of personal hygiene
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and uses of the correct chemicals
• Knowledge of cash register operation

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications.

Background and Eligibility Requirements

All positions require a criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions. Official transcripts are required upon employment. For more information, please contact the Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Ogeechee Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Additional Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Alternative)

No experience is required.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

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