Front of House Cashier & Prep-cook

Saint Francis High School Mountain View; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis High School Mountain View is seeking a friendly cashier/prep-cook to manage the cafe flow, greet students, take payments, and assist with catering, concessions and special events.

You will set up stations, prep cookies, yogurt parfaits, wraps and salads, maintain front-of-house cleanliness, follow health guidelines, and work with campus staff to deliver welcoming, efficient service across a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• ANSI-accredited food handler certificate required.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse students and staff.
• Two years of restaurant or food service experience preferred.
• Barista experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer flow and greet guests in the cafe.
• Take payments and reconcile cash at shift start/end.
• Prepare FOH items and assist kitchen staff during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of stations and equipment.
• Follow safety and health guidelines for food handling.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Education

ANSI-accredited food handler certificate

Tools

POS System

Catering equipment

Job description

The cashier/prep-cook is responsible for managing the flow of customers in the Cafe and making customers feel welcome, in addition to other tasks such as host, catering, concessions and special events. The cashier is responsible for the following duties:Ensure shelves and counters are cleaned, organized and stocked with product throughout the dayEnsure students and other customers feel welcomeManage the flow of customers and students in the cafeEngage customers during wait timeWork concessions on campusWork catering, special function and banquet eventsMaintain temperature logsMaintain and ensure the cleanliness of the front of house (FOH)Set up assigned stations, and restock the counters with drinks, napkins, utensils and condimentsAnticipate customer needsCollect payments from the customers and student accountsFollow all safety and health guidelines for food handlingReconcile cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure the amounts are correctPrep cookies, yogurt parfait, wraps, brownie and salad for FOHUnderstand how to make sushi rollsMaintain a positive relationship and an open line of communication with your peers and managersUnderstand portion sizes, arrangements, and garnishes on the food based on the student, staff and facultyBe prepared to assist other cooks during the food assembly processAssist chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that ariseGreet customer entering the lunch room; establish and provide excellent customer serviceClean and sanitize your station after each guestFollow all safety and health guidelines for food handling and kitchen cleaningEnsure pricing is correct on the Point Of Sale systemEXPECTATIONSMust have an ANSI-accredited food handler certificateDemonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students and educatorsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basisSkilled in respectful and sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds; sensitivity to the value in, and issues related to, successfully serving a culturally diverse student populationBarista experience is a plusBEHAVIORAL JOB ATTRIBUTESMust support the Catholic, Holy Cross mission and philosophy of the schoolExercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actionSelf-starter who is driven to learn and constantly seeks ways to improve professional skills, modernize internal systems and implement best practicesTeam-player who is willing to collaborate and support colleagues when neededAbility to work with enthusiasm and pride as a member of the greater Saint Francis, Holy Cross CommunityAct as a role model to students and peers, always imparting good citizenship, kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness in a Christian wayShow respect and service orientation towards all members of the immediate and extended communitiesPositive attitude: optimistic, flexible, and passionate about helping all students reach their potentialSuitable candidates should have a minimum of two years experience at a restaurant or food service company.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to operate a keyboard and mouseMust be able to use a telephone head or handset if requiredWork requires visual acuityMust be able to focus on highly detailed tasks for long periods of timeAble to stand for long periods of timeThe ability to lift 25 pounds and be able to bend down and lift up if neededAbility to sustain long period of repetitive movementPossess the skills necessary to maintain and use kitchen machines safely and efficiently.Basic computational skills, organizational skills, verbal communication, culinary arts skills, kitchen equipment knowledge, butchering, knowledge of international cuisines, creativity, interpersonal skills, some culinary arts training.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Saint Francis High School demonstrates a commitment to the continued creation of a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.