Caf Line Cook & Front Counter Team Member
12 Days Old
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Royal Oak Campus
Job Type: Part-Time Hourly
Job Number: 202400189
Division: Culinary Arts
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary of Purpose
OCC (Oakland Community College) is seeking dependable and energetic Caf Line Cook and Front Counter Team Members to provide quality food and friendly service to students, employees, and the community from our new Caf. This dual-role position involves preparing and cooking food on the line, as well as assisting customers at the counter with orders, payments, and pick-ups.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing quality breakfast and lunch items, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation. This position is essential to delivering a consistent and enjoyable dining experience for our guests.
Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
Line Cook
Prepare and cook menu items to order, following standardized recipes and portion sizes
Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation
Ensure that all food meets caf quality, safety, and sanitation standards
Assist with daily prep and end-of-day breakdown/cleaning
Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service
Receive and store food supplies as needed
Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing deliveries
Manage some light record keeping
May need to assist in different culinary departments at OCC
Counter
Greet customers warmly and assist with taking orders accurately
Operate the POS system (TOAST) for order entry and payment processing
Assemble food and drink orders for pick-up
Answer basic menu questions and make suggestions, if asked
Maintain cleanliness of the counter, customer area, and beverage station
Restock utensils, condiments, and supplies as needed
Knowledge and Skills Required Able to stand for long periods of time and can lift up to 30 lbs.
Is friendly with a professional demeanor and has good communication skills
Able to multitask and works well under pressure, especially during busy hours
Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Minimum Education and Experience
Required Education and Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent
Has ServSafe Certification OR will obtain certification within first month of employment
Preferred Education and Experience: Has OR is working towards an Associate Degree or higher in Culinary Arts or Hospitality
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a kitchen or food service environment
Work Schedule:
Must be available for breakfast and lunch shifts. Night availability may be required for future caf business.
Salary:
$20 - 25.00 per hour, based on experience. Meal discounts and other caf perks are available.
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Medical Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Free preventive services on every plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees
Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters
There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
Dental Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Vision NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available
Life Insurance TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions
Disability 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS
Voluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts
Voluntary Benefits Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November
Tuition OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions
Employee Group: Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical There are 4 PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) medical plans within the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) that employees can choose from
Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plans
Dental Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings
Vision NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers
Life Insurance Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000
Retirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts
Tuition OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)
Retirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts
Tuition OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu
- Location:
- Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations