Cafe Associate - Tyler's Grill (Part-time PM hours) - 501057

at  University of Richmond

SUMMARY:

The Café Associate is an entry level position on the café team. The Café Associate exhibits flexibility and assists in front-and back-of-house responsibilities: prepares and cooks high quality food; staffs any function in the front-of-house, as needed; maintains food quality, sanitation, and safety standards; and provides exemplary customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices.
• Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to learn software.
• Skilled in efficient and accurate operation of point-of-sale register systems.
• Skilled in using effective time management to accomplish tasks.
• Skilled in reading and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Ability to exercise flexibility and to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year cooking/ cold food prep and cashiering experience.
• Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire. (This is dependent on the assigned unit.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the assigned unit, this position may perform some or all of the following:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintains clean and organized stock rooms and back-of-house.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all equipment, serving lines, and seating areas according to established procedures.
• Trains employees.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
  WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position requires long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on occasion.
  Youth age 16 and 17 are not permitted to operate, feed, set-up, adjust, repair or clean hazardous equipment, e.g., chopping or slicing machines, commercial mixers, power driven bakery machines, trash compactor, etc.