Cafe Associate

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

UR University of Richmond is seeking an entry-level café team member to support both front- and back-of-house duties. The role involves preparing and cooking high-quality food, assisting in front-of-house as needed, and upholding sanitation and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

The position is part-time (non-exempt) with shifts including August to May, typically 10:30am–7:00pm Mon-Thu and 9:00am–5:30pm on Fridays, with Pay Grade 1 ($16.50/hour to $18.00/hour).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or in process to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum 1 year cooking/cold food prep and cashiering experience preferred.
• Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks high quality food.
• Staffs front-of-house as needed.
• Maintains food quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Provides exemplary customer service.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food safety

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Cashiering

Education

High school diploma or GED

Safe food handler certification

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Entry level position on the café team responsible for assisting in front‑and‑back‑of‑house responsibilities: prepares and cooks high quality food; staffs any function in the front‑of‑house, as needed; maintains food quality, sanitation, and safety standards; and provides exemplary customer service.

Working Conditions / Physical Effort

This position is designated as essential personnel and, during inclement weather and emergency situations, is required to be available to the University as needed. The role requires long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. in conditions that are often hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on occasion. Youth age 16 and 17 are not permitted to operate, feed, set‑up, adjust, repair or clean hazardous equipment such as chopping or slicing machines, commercial mixers, power‑driven bakery machines, trash compactor, etc.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
• Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices
• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn software
• Ability to efficiently and accurately operate point‑of‑sale register systems
• Ability to use effective time management to accomplish tasks
• Skilled in reading and written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures
• Ability to exercise flexibility and work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required or in the process of pursuing a high school diploma or GED which must be obtained within 2 years of date of hire. Minimum of 1 year cooking/cold food prep and cashiering experience preferred. Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire (depending on the assigned unit).

Work Hours

Part Time, Non‑exempt. Only works August to May. Monday‑Thursday 10:30am – 7:00pm; Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm.

Salary

Pay Grade 1 ($16.50/hour to $18.00/hour).