Coffee Shop Lead en College of the Sequoias Community College District, CA

About the Department

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, oversee and participate in the day-to-day operations of a campus coffee shop. 

This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus, Full-Time 12-month position. 

Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Initial placement is at $47,798.00

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.  COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students.  We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals.  We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Position Duties

Job duties of the Coffee Shop Lead include:

• Overseesday-to-daycoffeeshopoperations,ensuringefficientworkflow,and maintaining high standards of food preparation and service. 
• Ensuresthatallfooditemsarepreparedandpresentedaccordingtoestablishedrecipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations. 
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. This may include wearing appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE), and practicing safe food handling techniques.
• Coordinatesstudentworkersandworkstudystudents,toincludeassigningtasks,and providing guidance and training when needed. 
• Collaborateswithmanager,culinaryinstructors,orotherstakeholderstoplanmenus and develop new recipes that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the college community. 
• Collaborates with other departments, such as event planning or catering, to meet the culinaryneedsofthecollege.Thismayinvolvecoordinatingspecialevents,catering orders, or collaborating with student organizations. 
• Monitors inventory levels, orders supplies and ingredients as needed and maintains records.Ensuresproperstorageandrotationofperishableitemstominimizewaste.
• Assists in regular inventory of supplies.
• Interactswithstudents,faculty,andothermembersofthecollegecommunity, addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback. 
• Preparesandpresentsavarietyofspecialtycoffeeandespresso-baseddrinks,teas, blended drinks, and seasonal beverages according to standardized recipes. 
• Cleansandmaintainsespressomachineandotherassignedequipmentaccordingto established health and sanitation standards; reports needed equipment repairs to supervisor. 
• Prepares foods for special events and catered functions as directed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge andabilitieslistedaboveincludingtwoyears’experienceininstitutionalfoodservicepreferablyin a coffee shop or café setting that included hands-on experience preparing espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, and light food items.

 Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Food safety regulations, including HACCP guidelines.
• Nutritionanddietaryrequirements,particularlyastheyrelatetoadiversecollege campus.
• Menu planning, recipe development, and portion control.
• Inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and cost control.
• Budgeting and financial principles as they apply to kitchen operations.
• Currenttrendsandbestpracticesintheculinaryandcoffeeindustry,including sustainability and local sourcing.
• Espresso and coffee equipment and its proper use
• Customerserviceprinciplesandtheabilitytoprovideapositivediningexperience for diverse populations.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and motivate a coffee shop team.
• Exhibitexcellentorganizationalandtimemanagementskillstoensuresmooth coffee shop operations and meet deadlines.
• Havestrongattentiontodetailandcommitmenttomaintaininghigh-quality standards in food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Utilizestrongproblem-solvinganddecision-makingabilitiestoaddressissuesthat may arise in a fast-paced coffee shop environment.
• Establisheffectivecommunicationskillstocollaboratewithkitchenstaff,culinary instructors, college administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Adapt to changing needs and priorities in a community college setting.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstratestronginterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytointeractpositivelywith students, faculty, and other members of the college campus.
• Adaptacontinuouslearningmindsettostayupdatedonindustrytrends,culinary techniques, and relevant regulations.

• Exposure to heat, noise, and odors associated with food preparation and cooking.
• Constant interruptions.
• Fast-paced,high-demandenvironment,especiallyduringpeakdiningperiodsand special events.
• Underpressure,managemultipletaskssimultaneously,andmakequickdecisions while maintaining composure and quality standards.

• operate standard espresso equipment.
• hear and speak to communicate with students/employees/public.
• to read recipes and measuring devices.
• stand for extended periods of time.
• reach in all directions and bend at the waist.
• lift moderately heavy objects.

• Working around and with equipment having moving parts and sharp blades.
• Extreme heat from espresso equipment and brewed coffee.

Other Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• An online job application.
• Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant’s experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
• Resume