Cafe Lead Cook Part Time

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education. The café lead cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items for the café and dinning services at Tri-County Technical College. The lead cook will maintain high standard of food preparation, cleanliness, and customer service to provide a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for students, faculty, staff, visitors and fellow cooks.

Job Functions:

Food Preparation:

Prepare, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold menu items, including breakfast, lunch, and snack options, following established recipes and guidelines. Majority of average day will be in the grill area of the café where there are fryers, skillets and stovetops.

Menu Planning:

Assist in planning daily and weekly menus, ensuring a diverse and healthy selection of food options.

Sanitation & Cleanliness:

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety and sanitation regulations. Regularly clean kitchen equipment, workstations, and utensils.

Customer Service:

Provide friendly and efficient service to students, staff, and other customers, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met.

Collaboration:

Work as a part of a team to ensure smooth café operations, including assisting with opening and closing duties, and cooperating with other team members.

Supervision:

Coordinate daily operations by delegating job assignments and providing guidance. A Lead provides supervision at the assigned location when the Manager/Supervisor is not directly present. A high school diploma OR GED and 2+ years of experience cooking in a restaurant setting. 2+ years of supervisor experience in a food service environment. Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina. Our Vision Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time. Our Mission Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.

Our Values Integrity:

We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.

Respect:

We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness, and understanding.

Learning:

We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.

Collaboration:

We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.

Innovation:

We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees, and our community.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued. Tri-County Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V). It is the policy of Tri-County Technical College in accordance with applicable laws to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. Tri-County Technical College is a tobacco-free institution.