Part-Time Café Baristas and Cashiers - (Hotel and Cafe Job)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $12.67
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
inclusive workplace
Job Description
Kirkwood Community College is a prominent educational institution dedicated to providing quality education and fostering continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the college is committed to advancing its mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives by encouraging excellence and continuous improvement decisions. Among the many services available on its main campus, Kirkwood Community College operates several dining facilities, including The Cafe at Kirkwood, located in Iowa Hall. This Cafe, together with its two satellite locations on campus, plays a vital role in serving the college community by offering fresh, high-quality meals, snacks, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent required
- Ability to follow instructions and use kitchen equipment
- Regular and consistent attendance at work
- Ability to perform physical activities such as standing for long periods, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds
- Knowledgeable about food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Customer service background
- Experience with computers, hardware, and software
- Cash handling experience
- Preference given to candidates with a minimum of two years full-time experience in a related hospitality setting or equivalent education and related work experience
Job Duties
- Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
- Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
- Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
- Prepare and serve hot or cold beverages such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, teas or smoothies and ice cream desserts
- Facilitate a seamless, efficient and positive interaction at the point of sale, while ensuring all customer needs are met
- Handle cash, check, and credit card transactions and follow proper cash handling procedures
- Suggest appropriate items to complete the transaction
- Serve prepared foods such as muffins, pastries, and cakes
- Slice fruits, vegetables or desserts for use in food service
- Wrap, label and date food items and ensure compliance with Food Safety Guidelines
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
- Must be knowledgeable about food storage/handling techniques
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Regular and consistent attendance at work
- Ability to follow instructions (i.e. menus/recipes) and properly use kitchen equipment such as blenders, coffee makers, soft-serve machine, dishwashers and registers
- Perform other related work duties as assigned, including supporting other roles such as prep cooks, catering and dishwashers
- Effective time management and organizational skills with good memory to manage multiple orders simultaneously and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent patrons
- Have a true excitement for helping people and positively engage with customers and coworkers
- Desire to be a part of an enthusiastic, fast paced and fun team
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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