Description

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

JOB TITLE

Cafe Attendant

DEPARTMENT

Cafe

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

Grade 1

STATUS

Part-time; (25 hours per week) irregular work shifts (four-day work week), daytime, evening and weekend hours on rare occasions; nonexempt [FLSA]

Core work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. three days of the week, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, and one day off per week (Tues., Wed., or Thurs...your choice).

SUPERVISED BY

Cafe Manager

SUPERVISES

N/A

JOB SUMMARY

The Cafe Attendant is responsible for waiting on and serving the public, preparing recipes using cafe guidelines, and carrying out other duties in support of the Cafe department and the library.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(percentages are approximate; duties are illustrative, not exclusive)

A. Wait on and serving the public, which includes

preparing and serving food and beverages for customers’ orders,
operating the cash register,
providing backup to other cafe employees, and
cleaning cafe equipment and surfaces.

These duties and responsibilities account for 75% of the work time.

B. Prepare recipes using cafe guidelines, which includes

baking using cafe guidelines,
using specialized cafe equipment, and
maintaining a clean and hygienic work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.

These duties and responsibilities account for 20% of the work time.

C. Carry out other duties in support of the Cafe department and the library, which includes

participating in staff meetings, staff development programs, in-service days, library committees, and professional development activities; and
performing other duties as assigned.

These duties and responsibilities account for 5% of the work time.

INTERACTION

With Assistant Director, Cafe Manager, Cafe staff, other staff, and the public

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Skilled in using everyday technology such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and Microsoft 365 for work tasks
Skilled in written and verbal communication
Able to follow health and safety requirements
Able to pay attention to detail
Able to project a friendly, competent image to the public
Able to use cafe equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 16 years old
Completion of at least two years of high school or demonstrated equivalent

WILL BE TAUGHT

Library policy and procedures
Library-specific software
How to use cafe equipment
How to use cash register and POS system
How to obtain Allergen Certification
How to obtain Food Handler Certification

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