Connect Cafe Crew ($15/hr + Tips) FosterAdopt Connect - 3.3 Kansas City, KS Job Details Part-time From $15 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance Full Job Description Make Your Work Matter Every Day Are you ready to do more than just work a job? What if your first employment experience could give you the confidence, skills, and support you need to build a successful future? Our Café Employment Initiative is designed for young adults who are in foster care or who have aged out of care and are ready for the next step. Through meaningful, hands-on work in a café setting, you'll have the opportunity to earn a paycheck while developing the real-world skills employers are looking for. From preparing food and beverages to welcoming customers, managing a register, maintaining a clean workspace, and working as part of a team, you'll gain employment skills that can help you succeed in your next job—and beyond. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to build confidence, discover your strengths, develop your professional skills, and create a foundation for long-term independence. Why Join Our Café? Build real-world job skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Develop confidence and independence through meaningful employment. Learn valuable soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and professionalism. Gain hard skills including customer service, food and beverage preparation, point-of-sale systems, cash handling, food safety, and workplace procedures. Earn a paycheck while gaining experience you can add to your resume. Receive coaching and support as you navigate your first steps into the workforce. Café Employment Participant As a Café Crew member, you'll be an important part of our café team while developing the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workforce. You'll receive hands-on training in daily café operations while working alongside supportive staff who are invested in your growth. You'll have opportunities to learn how to provide excellent customer service, prepare food and beverages, operate a point-of-sale system, handle money, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, communicate effectively, and work successfully as part of a team. We know being a young adult can come with unique challenges. That's why this opportunity is designed to be more than a workplace. It's a place to learn, grow, make mistakes, build confidence, and discover what you're capable of. This isn't just a job—it's a first step toward a career, greater independence, and the future you want to build. Qualifications Maintain open and frequent communication with supervisor. Arrive on time for scheduled shifts. Participate in completing learning objectives. Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines. Wages and tips average $15/hr. FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.