"Café Assistant(s)"

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About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cafe Assistant plays a key role in supporting Aviation by providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors at the Plymouth Aviation Training Center at Plymouth Municipal Airport. This position combines excellent customer service and hospitality with responsibilities in café operations, food distribution, tracking assistance, and departmental support. This is a part-time in person position (up to 18 hours/week) with hours between 6:00 am - 7:30 pm, Monday through Thursday with morning and evening shifts available.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Ability to operate and maintain espresso machine and associated equipment.
2. Serve coffee, tea, and light refreshments in the Café, ensuring prompt, courteous, and safe service.
3. Assist with student food activities in the Plymouth Aviation location, including set-up, organization, and respectful customer service during events.
4. Greet and check in students, faculty, staff, and visitors, maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
5. Support aviation events and programs through set-up, on-site assistance, and occasional tabling or outreach.
6. Monitor café areas to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and adherence to safety standards.
7. Enforce applicable department and college policies respectfully and consistently.
8. Perform clerical tasks such as ordering, responding to departmental emails, and data entry.
9. Track and maintain inventory of café supplies and food distribution items.
10. Report facilities or equipment issues promptly and assist with general upkeep of café areas.
11. Follow established emergency response protocols and complete required incident documentation.
12. Attend scheduled aviation team meetings, department trainings, and compliance briefings.
13. Carry out additional duties as assigned in support of Aviation.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. One year of experience in customer service, hospitality, or a related setting preferred.
3. Effective communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and the public.
5. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
6. Demonstrated clerical and computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office.
7. Ability to lift and move supplies related to café operations and food distribution.
8. Current CPR/AED certification or willingness and ability to obtain (training may be offered by department).
9. Flexibility to work varied hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
10. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in food service, café, or campus dining environments.
2. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor.
3. Commitment to the promotion of wellness, nutrition, and community well-being.
4. Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour for up to 18 hours per week. Part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.