Substitute Cafe & Kitchen Assistant (PT)

Substitute Cafe & Kitchen Assistant (PT) The Town South Hadley Council

on Aging is seeking reliable and dedicated candidates as substitute Caf?

and Kitchen Assistants. Under the general direction of the Senior

Services Director with oversight from the Food Service Coordinator, the

position fills in as needed, to assist with preparing and selling daily

menu items in the South Hadley Council on Aging Caf? and providing

general support to all food services. Summary of Responsibilities: -

Responsible for retail food transactions at the Council on Aging Cafe,

including greeting and assisting customers, register operations,

handling cash transactions for sales, ensuring accurate, efficient and

customer friendly service. - Provides assistance with basic food

preparation for the Council on Aging Cafe to includes food and beverage

items for purchase. - Oversees, trains and works alongside volunteers

assisting in the caf? and kitchen. - Monitors and reports to Food

Service Coordinator the levels of inventory, food stock and supplies in

the kitchen and caf? supplies to support proper ordering. - Assists with

setup of dining tables, work surfaces, and other equipment as related to

the Congregate/Community dining program. - Supports the Food Service

Coordinator with all other duties including food preparation & serving

the Congregate/Community Monday through Friday. - Helps maintain a

professional, inclusive and accommodating environment in support of the

goals, philosophy, and mission of the South Hadley Council on Aging and

Human Services Department. - Assist with the development, implementation

and evaluation of procedures relevant to the operational needs of the

Council on Aging Cafe. Recommended Minimum Qualifications: The following

requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of

education, training, and experience which provides the necessary

knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job: - High

School Diploma or equivalent; preference for formal culinary training or

education, - At least 1 year of related experience, such as food

services, preparation or retail sales. - ServSafe and Allergen Certified

(or comparable); or ability to attain within three months of hire. -

Basic cooking skills and ability to prepare simple food items; Knowledge

of sanitary and hygienic precautions common in the food service trade. -

Excellent customer service and communication skills. - Reliable,

punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. -

Ability to read and understand instructions, and to prioritize and

multi-task. - Strong basic math skills and high ethical standards, in

ensuring accurate cash transactions - Ability to push, pull, and lift up

to 30 pounds; to stand for long periods. - Strong commitment to public

service and older adults, and to fostering diversity, equity, and

inclusion in all aspects of work. Status and Compensation: This is a

part-time FLSA non-exempt, non-union, non-benefited position with an

hourly rate of \$16.00 per hour +/- DOQ. Work hours will average up to

19 hours per week. Schedule will align with the Senior Center\'s food

service hours, primarily covering the daily congregate meals program

(Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM). Some flexibility in establishing

consistent shift start and end times may be available and will be

determined upon hire. Occasional adjustments to the schedule may occur

based on operational needs, with advance notice provided. Visit

http://www.southhadley.org/jobs to complete the online application and

upload a cover letter and resume. Applicants will be reviewed on a

rolling basis; positions will remain open until filled. The Town of

South Hadley is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer