Culinary Service Staff

Sussex County Community College is seeking part time Culinary Service Staff. This part-time position is needed to support operational needs of the culinary institute specifically as we expand offerings to the public particularly the restaurant, community workshops, charity events and other initiatives.

This position is necessary for the restaurant and bakeshop operations, working in the front of house serving guests in the dining room and using the point of sales & reservations systems.

Must be available Thursday evenings and Friday mornings. 15-20 hours per week.

Anticipated start date on 08/28/2025

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of the college and the department

• Working in the front of house serving guests in the dining room and using the point of sales & reservations systems necessary for restaurant and bakeshop operations.

• Providing exceptional dining service to guests including

• Taking Orders

• Point of sales entry

• Serving food & drinks

• Clearing tables

• Assist with the culinary institute's retail, community operations and special events, including nights and weekend coverage,

• Performs other duties as requested.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Essential Skills:

• Comfortable interacting with the public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English at a level that meets the need for clear and effective communication.
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility around the kitchen labs, storage areas and dining room for periods of up to five hours in length.
• Ability to provide exceptional guest experiences
• Demonstrate ability to tolerate demanding workloads effectively under stress and maintain professional composure in a variety of scenarios.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 35lbs comfortably.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of students found in a community college environment with emphasis on student mentorship and retention.
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry, preferred.
• A deep appreciation, understanding, tolerance, and commitment to free speech and diversity in an academic organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment concerning College policies and procedures.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.