Van Buren Tech Main St. Cafe Specialized Program Assistant Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Title:

Main St. Café Assistant

Reports to:

Van Buren Tech Administration

Location:

Van Buren Tech

250 South Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Classification:

Specialized Program Assistant (VBIESPA)

Job Goal(s):

The Cafe Assistants primary role is to assist in organizing daily café operations andproviding a high-quality experience to customers. Daily job duties will include assistingthe Cafe Manager with the supervision of students sales food preparation purchasing cleaning/sanitation inventory stocking and scheduling.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma required.

Associates/Bachelors degree in hospitality or business management or related field preferred.

Certification:

• ServSafe Manager Certification Required (or ability to obtain)ServSafe Allergen Certification Required (or ability to obtain)
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification Required (or ability to obtain)Work Experience:Experience working in the food/beverage service industry preferred

Skills:

• Strong customer service disposition.
• Working knowledge of general restaurant/service operations including personnel management food planning and preparation purchasing sales sanitation and health codes and security.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong math/financial literacy skills.
• Solid computer skills including point of sale/digital cash register experience.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively as a team.
• Ability to work with students provide feedback training and evaluations related to work-based learning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Main St. Café.
• Maintain sanitation safety and food quality standards.
• Assist in training staff/students on sanitation food preparation sales and proper use of equipment.
• Assist in training staff/students on customer service expectations & relationship building.
• Assist in training staff/students on best practices for resolving issues with dissatisfied customers.
• Assist in developing/organizing schedules for student workers.
• Assist with ordering products and supplies as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by Van Buren Tech administration.
• Valid drivers license required.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Required Experience:

Junior IC