Connect Cafe Crew $15/hr + Tips

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CONNECT CAFE CREW MEMBER
Job Category: Social Enterprises
Job Status: Part-Time
Reports to: Connect Café Program Manager
Job Summary: The Connect Café is a Social Enterprise Program of FosterAdopt Connect (FAC). The goal of the Café is to connect current or former foster youth to the opportunity to gain work experience, job skills, and soft skills that are helpful in successfully navigating future employment and advancement opportunities. Café Crew members will assist in the operation of a working Café in the FAC location in Kansas City, Kansas. The Crew member will be paid to participate in part-time direct employment as well as an interactive educational experience. The Connect Café program is anticipated to last 9-12 months and will include connections to post program educational opportunities or post program employment assistance through connections with food service and restaurant businesses in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
FAC works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be part of a diverse, inclusive, exciting team! Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.
Responsibilities:
The Connect Café Crew Member will be responsible for:
Regular attendance and participation in educational and direct work assigned shifts, up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. Learning all aspects of restaurant operation including stocking, cleaning, customer service, ringing up and processing payment through a point-of-sale system, all aspects of food preparation, food delivery, coffee preparation, order taking, customer interaction and relationship development, inventory management, and opportunities for new responsibilities as current responsibilities are mastered. Engagement in, and participation with, all aspects of educational/soft skill development through the course of the program. Regular and consistent communication with program management staff so that challenges and barriers to effective completion of the program may be addressed promptly. Participate in post program planning with program management staff in order to work towards successfully obtaining desired post program education or employment. Qualifications & Preferred Skills At least 17 years old. Participation in the child welfare system or due to life circumstances would have qualified to be in foster care. Job may require: Lifting up to 40 lbs. Standing for long durations Reaching, bending, stooping, lifting, shaking, stirring, pouring, carrying and pushing Must be able to tolerate frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce items. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to work with a point-of-sale system. Must be motivated to learn. Must be dependable/reliable. Must be friendly, and open to learning the customer service skills necessary to operate within an effective retail food business. Must be able to follow detailed instructions for recipe preparations. Compensation & Benefits Starting pay of $15.00/hour plus tips. Historically, wages and tips combined can average up to approximately $19/hr. Monday through Friday daytime shifts, with occasional opportunities for extra hours on a weekend or evening. Closed holidays and most weekends. One free meal per shift. Uniform is provided. Assistance with transportation (i.e., bus pass availability, etc.). Direct access to programs and supports of FosterAdopt Connect. Opportunities for future employment at FosterAdopt Connect. Employee Assistance Program, with 8 annual visits 100% covered.
FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.
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Location:
Kansas City, KS, United States
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations

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