Student - Pearson's Cafe Team Member 2026-2027

Sjcme; Maine; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring a Student - Pearson's Café Team Member for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role includes customer service, cashier duties, basic food prep, and maintaining a clean dining environment for students and the public.

The position is part-time, with hours varying by availability and preference. The college emphasizes safety and service standards, and supports students through the Federal Work Study program.

Qualifications

• No professional background required, but food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to interact positively with college community including students, faculty and staff.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at Pearson's Café
• Operate cashier responsibilities
• Prepare meals
• Stock and present items in the servery
• Maintain a clean, inviting dining environment
• Assist in opening or closing the cafe
• Perform other duties as assigned by the college

Skills

Customer service

Cashier

Food handling

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

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Student - Pearson's Cafe Team Member 2026-2027

Payroll Student Student

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2185

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Student - Pearson's Café Team Member for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• A Team Member joining Pearson's Café community will receive the full restaurant experience. We will teach you the skills required for each aspect of the position.
• The Pearson's Café Team Member is responsible for acting as a Customer Service Representative for all guests entering the Café and adhering to Pearson's safety, cleanliness and food handling standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Self-motivation and a positive attitude
• Ability to positively interact with all levels of college life including students, faculty, staff and senior management
• Detail oriented to include impeccable cleanliness of work area

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH POSITION :

• Serving
• Cashier
• Prep formeals
• Filling product in servery as needed
• Maintaining a clean and inviting dining environment for both students and the public
• Assist in opening and or closing the café
• Performs other duties to support the College as assigned

SCHEDULE: Number of hours per week varies based on availability and preference.

Community-Based Service Work Requirement: In support of our core value of compassion, which calls us to "consciously reach out beyond our college boundaries to serve the needs of others," all Federal Work Study (FWS) student employees at Saint Joseph's College are expected to complete eight (8) hours of community-based service work, prior to FWS exhausting . These hours can be completed all at once or incrementally. You will receive payment for the 8 community-based service hours as completed on a bi-weekly basis . FWS student employees will have ten weeks to complete their eight (8) hours of community-based work from the start of their position . This work is to be coordinated with the student employee's department manager throughout the semester and students can participate as it fits their schedule. This community-based service work relates directly to the Core Values of Community, Justice, Excellence, and Respect which are the foundation of the College.

Saint Joseph's College is an EEO employer and applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers' compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ( [e-mail] , 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Specific questions may be emailed to: [e-mail] or call 207-893-7757.

Mission Statement Saint Joseph's College of Maine, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the vision of Catherine McCauley, is a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition distinguished by its welcoming community. We foster an on-going dialogue between faith and reason so as to prepare our learners to live meaningful lives that improve the world around them.

Vision Statement In fulfillment of its mission, Saint Joseph's College of Maine will be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that forms individuals who practice humility, justice, and compassion, as Jesus did, in solidarity with the marginalized.