Cafe' & Catering Operations Assistant Federal Work Study Student

Georgia Department of Revenue; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technical College in Georgia seeks a Federal Work Study Student to support the Café & Catering Operations program within the Culinary Arts division.

You will assist with inventory, records, menus, production schedules, and event coordination while gaining hands-on experience in hospitality management and customer service.

This on-campus role provides practical training under faculty supervision and helps ensure successful café and catering activities.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College
• Completed a FAFSA and be identified as being eligible for federal aid
• Complete a Federal Work-Study Employment Application
• High school diploma or GED; Financial need and Pell eligibility; Be enrolled at the location seeking employment; Satisfactory academic progress for Federal Student Aid programs

Responsibilities

• The Café & Catering Operations Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the Culinary Arts café and catering program.
• Assist with organization, documentation, inventory management, and day-to-day operations across cafe and catering activities.
• Support purchasing, cost control, marketing efforts, and data collection for program improvement.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title

Cafe' & Catering Operations Assistant Federal Work Study Student

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002628

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Job Description

Position

Federal Work Study Student - Cafe' & Catering Operations Assistant

Location

Culinary Arts Division, on-campus

Nature of Duties

The Café & Catering Operations Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the Culinary Arts café and catering program. This position assists with the organization, documentation, inventory management, and day-to-day operations that keep the café and catering program running efficiently. Students will gain practical experience in hospitality management, business operations, purchasing, and event coordination while supporting faculty and enhancing the overall success of the program.

Responsibilities

• Organize storage areas, maintain inventory records, conduct inventory counts, and assist with receiving deliveries
• Update standardized recipes, costing spreadsheets, production schedules, and other operational documents.
• Maintain digital and physical files, customer records, catering paperwork, and production information
• Assist with catering logistics by preparing packing lists, organizing equipment and supplies, and tracking inventory
• Support purchasing and cost control through vendor price updates, food cost calculations, and inventory monitoring
• Assist with marketing efforts by creating menus, signage, promotional materials, digital menu boards, and approved social media content
• Collect and maintain operational data, including production records, customer feedback, and compliance documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College
• Completed a FAFSA and be identified as being eligible for federal aid
• Complete a Federal Work-Study Employment Application

Employment Policy

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.

Columbus 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.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students - 706.641.5032, [e-mail]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees - 706.649.1883, [e-mail]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) - 706.649.1442, [e-mail]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED - Financial need and PELL eligible - Be enrolled as a student at the location seeking employment - Satisfactory academic progress for Federal Student Aid programs

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