Café Team Member

Status: Part-time (weekend availability required). Position opened until filled. EOE

Reports to: Café Coteau Manager

Job Summary: In alignment with the museum’s mission, vision, and values, Café Coteau food service employees assist in all aspects of the daily operations including food preparation and clean-up, cooking, and customer service. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and serve a variety of foods according to customers’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
• Clean and sanitize dining and work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware according to health and safety standards.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Create a positive guest experience by delivering a high level of customer service
• Assist customers using the point of sale computer system to ensure cash management is done efficiently and accurately
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low
• Assist in any area of the café when staffing constraints require

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality service preferred
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Able to take direction effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Able to use touch-sensitive POS system
• Interacts easily and happily with children, their grown-ups, and staff
• Able to perform physical activities that require your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, three professional references and availability to:

Children’s Museum of South Dakota / Café Coteau
521 4th Street Brookings, SD 57006

careers@prairieplay.org

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