Campus Cafe Cook - Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, $28/hr

New-England-College-of-Optometry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking is free at Back Bay campus

Job summary

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is seeking a Café Cook to staff a two-person cafe on the Beacon Street campus in Boston, MA. The role handles 30–50 lunch items daily, with hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, and free parking on campus.

You will create a lunch menu, offer vegetarian/ethnic options, take orders, prepare sandwiches, manage vendors and inventory, ensure food safety, and maintain a clean, welcoming service area with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience operating a small food service business
• At least 2 years of experience in the food service industry
• Food Handler's and Choke Prevention Certification from the Department of Health required

Responsibilities

• Create a lunch menu (sandwiches, salads and soups) for a diverse campus community
• Create flexibility in menu choices (vegetarian options, and ethnic options)
• Seek feedback from customers and respond to complaints/suggestions
• Welcome customers and provide prompt and courteous service
• Take orders, make sandwiches, receive payment from customers
• Order food from vendors, maintain inventory, and adhere to standards around food storage and safety
• Ensure food remains fresh and is served at the correct temperature and observe and enforce food safety regulations
• Daily cleanup of kitchen and coffee area
• Ensure coffee supplies are stocked daily
• Maintain high personal grooming standards and professional demeanor
• Have ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• Display excellent customer service skills
• Have proven ability to work independently, solve problems

Skills

Customer service

Menu planning

Food preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary arts degree or related field

Job description

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is seeking a Café Cook to staff a two-person cafe on the Beacon Street campus in Boston, MA. The role handles 30–50 lunch items daily, with hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, and free parking on campus.

You will create a lunch menu, offer vegetarian/ethnic options, take orders, prepare sandwiches, manage vendors and inventory, ensure food safety, and maintain a clean, welcoming service area with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.