Part-Time Café Assistant — Fast-Paced, Family-Focused

Hands On Children's Museum; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia seeks a friendly Café Assistant to support daily cafe operations and provide exceptional service to guests. Open 7 days a week, typical hours are 10am–4pm, with flexibility for weekends and events.

Responsibilities include taking orders, preparing menu items and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and handling cash with a POS system. Prior cafe experience and a food handler’s card are preferred; HS diploma required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Food handler’s card and 1 year of cafe/quick service experience, including POS use.
• High School Diploma or actively pursuing; Associate degree preferred.
• Understanding of safe food preparation, storage and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and provide excellent service.
• Prep, cook & serve café menu items.
• Prepare coffee, tea, and specialty beverages.
• Clean & sanitize prep spaces and counters.
• Handle cash and operate POS system.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Sweep, clean & sanitize guest dining area.
• Restock supplies and ingredients throughout the shift.
• Clean dishes and café equipment to meet health requirements.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Assist with monthly inventory.
• Accurately record waste, tips, R&D, and malfunctioning/broken equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Punctuality

Team orientation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia seeks a friendly Café Assistant to support daily cafe operations and provide exceptional service to guests. Open 7 days a week, typical hours are 10am–4pm, with flexibility for weekends and events.

Responsibilities include taking orders, preparing menu items and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and handling cash with a POS system. Prior cafe experience and a food handler’s card are preferred; HS diploma required or in progress.