Cafe Associate

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Job Description

The Cafe Associate supports the dining operation serving students, staff and guests of The Ohio State University; greets and serves customers; operates coffee equipment, makes gourmet coffee and specialty drinks; prepares and handles food and beverage orders; collects payment by cash, credit or Buck ID, prepares sales reports; takes daily inventory; stocks shelves, freezers, and coolers; maintains a clean and sanitary service and work area; position makes decisions based on established policies and procedures under the direction of the supervisor.

Minimum Education Requirements

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Six months experience (600 hrs. coursework) in customer service, preferably in a food service environment; six months experience (600 hrs. coursework) in record keeping; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications: 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred ; one year of front-line customer service experience; one year of experience taking and filling food orders; one year of experience brewing premium coffees and making espresso-based drinks; one year of cash handling experience; one year of experience in taking inventories; one year of experience in placing orders or requisitioning supplies.

The target hiring range for this position is $16.49- $21.69/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the units available budget, and the selected candidates qualifications.

Ohio State offers competitive benets to all regular full- time staff, including medical, dental and vision, beginning on the first day of employment, paid time off, holiday pay, OPERS retirement, tuition assistance for self and dependents, and public service loan forgiveness.

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