Job Description

Position Description

Position Title:

Cafe Assistant

Reports To: Executive Chef, Culinary

FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the Food Bank of Delaware

The mission of the Food Bank of Delaware is to provide nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitate long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community education and advocacy.

The Food Bank's team is dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient food distribution network to eliminate hunger in Delaware. Staff and volunteers are committed to embodying the Food Bank's values in all activities. Relationships are based upon collaboration and respect and resources are leveraged in a manner that is strategic and cost-effective in order to achieve the Food Bank's mission and goals.

Over the last 40 years, the Food Bank has expanded its scope of services building on partnerships with hunger-relief organizations while at the same time bringing new programs and services to alleviate hunger and provide education and training. With locations in both Newark and Milford, the Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, will continue to expand and extend its programs and services to communities in its quest to create a community free of hunger.

Position Summary

As the Cafe Assistant, you are responsible for various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons.

Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Completes all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Executive Chef or Food Service Coordinator Labels and stocks all ingredients on easily accessible shelves Washes, chops, and sorts ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats Measures quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients Assists with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations Prepares food, including prepping the ingredients, and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks Cleans dishes, washes cooking utensils and cookware, takes out the trash, and sanitizes the kitchen Adheres to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards Tracks ingredient inventory and collaborates with other kitchen and management staff to order as needed Takes, fulfills, and serves visitor orders Handles cash and credit transactions with customers; issues change, receipts, and refunds as necessary Counts money in cash drawers at the beginning & end of shifts; ensures amounts are correct and there is adequate change Maintains the agreed standards of cafe cleanliness and presentation Ensures cafe delivers in a timely and efficient manner Provides customer-focused service to all guests Contributes positively to visitor experiences Ensures pricing is correct Other duties as assigned

Qualities and Experience

High school or equivalent diploma Previous experience in similar role Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene

Competencies

Interfaces on a daily and regular basis with the culinary team, volunteers, and guests or customers, as well as members of the broader staff Ability to work well with a team Ability to take direction and follow procedures

Physical Requirements

Requires walking, primarily on a level surface, for periods throughout the day Ability to reach above shoulder height, below the waist, or lift as required throughout the workday Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds occasionally Occasionally requires exposure to warehouse environment Must wear protective gear where/when required
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person