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$ 47798 - 63981
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Job Description
General Description
Under the direction of the Food Service Manager oversee and participate in the day-to-day operations of a campus coffee shop.
This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus Full-Time 12-month position.
Monday Friday 7:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
Initial placement is at$47798.00
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission and who have a passion for student success.
Job Duties
Job duties of the Coffee Shop Lead include:
- Oversees day-to-day coffee shop operations ensuring efficient workflow and maintaining high standards of food preparation and service.
- Ensures that all food items are prepared and presented according to established recipes quality standards and food safety regulations.
- Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. This may include wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing safe food handling techniques.
- Coordinates student workers and work study students to include assigning tasks and providing guidance and training when needed.
- Collaborates with manager culinary instructors or other stakeholders to plan menus and develop new recipes that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the college community.
- Collaborates with other departments such as event planning or catering to meet the culinary needs of the college. This may involve coordinating special events catering orders or collaborating with student organizations.
- Monitors inventory levels orders supplies and ingredients as needed and maintains records. Ensures proper storage and rotation of perishable items to minimize waste.
- Assists in regular inventory of supplies.
- Interacts with students faculty and other members of the college community addressing inquiries concerns and feedback.
- Prepares and presents a variety of specialty coffee and espresso-based drinks teas blended drinks and seasonal beverages according to standardized recipes.
- Cleans and maintains espresso machine and other assigned equipment according to established health and sanitation standards; reports needed equipment repairs to supervisor.
- Prepares foods for special events and catered functions as directed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications(Education & Experience):
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above including two years experience in institutional food service preferably in a coffee shop or cafe setting that included hands-on experience preparing espresso drinks brewed coffee teas and light food items.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Culinary techniques food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Food safety regulations including HACCP guidelines.
- Nutrition and dietary requirements particularly as they relate to a diverse college campus.
- Menu planning recipe development and portion control.
- Inventory management including ordering stock rotation and cost control.
- Budgeting and financial principles as they apply to kitchen operations.
- Current trends and best practices in the culinary and coffee industry including sustainability and local sourcing.
- Espresso and coffee equipment and its proper use
- Customer service principles and the ability to provide a positive dining experience for diverse populations.
Ability to:
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively coordinate
- and motivate a coffee shop team.
- Exhibit excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure smooth coffee shop operations and meet deadlines.
- Have strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in food preparation presentation and service.
- Utilize strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address issues that may arise in a fast-paced coffee shop environment.
- Establish effective communication skills to collaborate with kitchen staff culinary instructors college administrators and other stakeholders.
- Work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adapt to changing needs and priorities in a community college setting.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with students faculty and other members of the college campus.
- Adapt a continuous learning mindset to stay updated on industry trends culinary techniques and relevant regulations.
Working Conditions:
Environment
- Exposure to heat noise and odors associated with food preparation and cooking.
- Constant interruptions.
- Fast-paced high-demand environment especially during peak dining periods and special events.
- Under pressure manage multiple tasks simultaneously and make quick decisions while maintaining composure and quality standards.
Physical Abilities Ability to:
- operate standard espresso equipment.
- hear and speak to communicate with students/employees/public.
- to read recipes and measuring devices.
- stand for extended periods of time.
- reach in all directions and bend at the waist.
- lift moderately heavy objects.
Hazards
- Working around and with equipment having moving parts and sharp blades.
- Extreme heat from espresso equipment and brewed coffee.
Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:
- An online job application.
- Letter of interest which addresses how the applicants experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
- Resume
Recruitment Analyst:Norma Chavez
The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination harassment including sexual harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity color creed national origin religion sex or gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation physical and/or mental disability age medical condition genetic condition pregnancy reproductive health decision making marital status military or veteran status or ancestry.
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas
Employment Type
Full-Time
