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Coastal Alabama Community College
Assistant-Cafeteria
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What they do
A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
$27,939 / year median in Alabama
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Cafeteria Assistant provides kitchen setup, kitchen and cafeteria sanitation, food preparation, cashiering, and other food services responsibilities for morning or afternoon shifts in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures. Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E 5-06 (salary is prorated based upon 10 month schedule). For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu. Essential Duties and Responsibilities At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include: Performs all kitchen setup responsibilities in accordance with sanitary procedures. Washes dishes during all meals in accordance with sanitary procedures. Keeps all kitchen, cafeteria, and cafeteria restrooms spaces clean at all times in accordance with sanitary procedures. Empties trash and replaces liners throughout day. Performs all cash registering duties. Keeps all cleaning products in proper storage in accordance with sanitary procedures. Receives deliveries and verifies quantity and quality of products. Puts deliveries away in freezer, cooler, and storeroom immediately in accordance with procedures. Performs meal preparation including, but not limited to: Preps desserts for lunch. Prepares all utensils, water buckets, etc. Sets up line for dinner. Serves on lunch line from 11:00 am to 1:15 pm or 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures. Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary. Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with weekly cleaning procedures. All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below: Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times. Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities. Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies. Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws. Exhibits appropriate and satisfactory leadership within the College. Provides responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on the campus and within the College. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of position. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications High School diploma or a general education equivalent to compulsory attendance requirements established by the laws of the State of Alabama. Working knowledge of food service operations. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to think quickly, clearly, and analytically when confronted with a problem. Preferred Qualifications Previous food service experience. Computer skills, including cash registering. Basic math skills, including cash handling. Employer ACCS Website 1 Sick Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement. 8 hours per month (may accumulate an unlimited number) Annual Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office. 0-4 years 8 hours per month 5-9 years 10 hours per month 10-14 years 12 hours per month 15-19 years 14 hours per month 20+ 16 hours per month (may accumulate up to 480 hours) Personal Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used. (converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used) Professional Leave Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President. Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday National Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day 16 (5 locally assigned) Contracted Work Days 260 Retirement The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non
- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. Tier I
- Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25) Tier II
- Pays 6.
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I- Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25) Tier II
- Pays 7.
Premium amounts:
Single $ 30 Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207 Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282 Family (with Spouse and dependents- ) $ 307 Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge