Van Buren Tech Main St. Cafe Specialized Program Assistant Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Van Buren Tech Main St. Cafe Specialized Program Assistant Beginning 2026-27 School Year Van Buren Intermediate School District

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- Lawrence, Michigan This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District Job Details

Job ID:

5721564

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Title:

Main St. Café Assistant Reports to: Van Buren Tech Administration

Location:

Van Buren Tech 250 South Street Lawrence, MI 49064

Classification:

Specialized Program Assistant (VBIESPA) Job Goal(s): The Cafe Assistant's primary role is to assist in organizing daily café operations and providing a high-quality experience to customers. Daily job duties will include assisting the Cafe Manager with the supervision of students, sales, food preparation, purchasing, cleaning/sanitation, inventory, stocking and scheduling.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma required. Associate's/Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business management or related field preferred.

Certification:

ServSafe Manager Certification Required (or ability to obtain)ServSafe Allergen Certification Required (or ability to obtain) ServSafe Food Handler Certification Required (or ability to obtain)

Work Experience:

Experience working in the food/beverage service industry preferred

Skills:

Strong customer service disposition. Working knowledge of general restaurant/service operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sales, sanitation and health codes, and security. Excellent communication skills. Strong math/financial literacy skills. Solid computer skills, including point of sale/digital cash register experience. Ability and desire to work collaboratively as a team. Ability to work with students, provide feedback, training and evaluations related to work-based learning.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Main St. Café. Maintain sanitation, safety and food quality standards. Assist in training staff/students on sanitation, food preparation, sales and proper use of equipment. Assist in training staff/students on customer service expectations & relationship building. Assist in training staff/students on best practices for resolving issues with dissatisfied customers. Assist in developing/organizing schedules for student workers. Assist with ordering products and supplies as needed. All other duties as assigned by Van Buren Tech administration. Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type:

Regular Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required