Cafe Team Member - Part Time

Barista/Sandwich Artist/Cashier

About the Employer:

Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop and Cafe is an inclusive employment program of the nonprofit organization, Mi Work Matters. Mi Work Matters is on a mission to create, sustain, and advocate for meaningful, community based employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in southeast Michigan. We are committed to promoting a diverse community that draws from all segments of society, that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, equity, and dignity. We believe everyone is unique in their own way and makes an undeniable contribution to our society.

The Job:

We are looking for a positive, fun, and hard working person to join our amazing team! Responsible for preparing made-to-order food and beverages in an organized and safe way for coffee shop guests. Also responsible for greeting customers, taking orders, performing cashier duties, cleaning, and assisting with opening and closing duties. Our cafe team members power our cafe, creating delicious food and drinks, as well as creating a happy, inclusive, and safe space where everyone feels welcome!

Job duties and required skills also include, but are not limited to:

A positive, energetic, get-it-done attitude:

  • Staying focused and positive while working in a fast-paced, social environment,

  • Keeping a positive and helpful attitude with customers, team members, support professionals, and management,

  • Working effectively as part of a team,

  • Interacting with unhappy customers in a constructive way,

  • Willingness to regularly complete messy tasks (ie, washing dishes and sinks, cleaning bathroom, etc.),

Safety and cleanliness:

  • Following safe food handling practices (ie, clean work clothes, proper hand washing and glove use, monitoring temperatures of hot foods, sinks, refrigerators, and freezers, etc.),

  • Maintaining a clean work environment and clean customer service areas,

  • Safely handling hot items and sharp items on a regular basis,

  • Safely navigating a small kitchen and prep space with other busy employees,

  • Prepping food safely and efficiently (ie, washing and slicing tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, following food safety protocols, etc.).

Learning and managing tasks:

  • Quickly changing tasks, multitasking, and prioritizing tasks,

  • Desire to learn new skills, try new techniques, and complete ongoing training activities as needed,

  • Learning our menu options for taking and preparing orders, and for customer assistance,

  • Following various multi-step recipes to prepare made-to-order drinks and food items in a consistent, timely manner (ie, making and cutting sandwiches, combining smoothie ingredients, etc.),

  • Problem solving and/or timely communication when issues arise.

Completing certain key tasks:

  • Using a tablet and printed order tickets to accurately enter, check, and understand customer orders,

  • Counting money accurately in a timely manner,

  • Bending, stooping, or reaching (ie, frequent restocking of supplies and merchandise, cleaning, etc.),

  • Some repetitive motions (ie, wiping surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, assembling orders, etc),

  • Safely lifting, carrying, and/or maneuvering up to 25 lbs (taking trash and recycling to outside waste disposal area, emptying the mop bucket, moving supplies, equipment, and store fixtures, etc).

Skills and Requirements:

Must be able to complete required tasks and skills listed above. Training will be provided. Reasonable requests for accommodations will be considered. Must adhere to all health department regulations, food safety protocols, and cleaning procedures. Must have reliable transportation to work.

Schedule and Compensation:

Part time. 1 to 2 shifts per week, Tuesday through Saturday. Saturdays are required, and will be worked on a rotational basis with other team members, typically once to twice per month, or as needed. Shifts are typically 3.5 hours long, but may vary or change.

Pay rate for this position is $9.87/hour. Perks include a free snack and drink when working a 3-4 hour shift, and employee discounts.  


How to Apply:

If you think you are a great fit and are interested in working in an amazing environment for a nonprofit that is making a difference, please apply at the link below and send a resume to Rowan.LaFramboise@MiWorkMatters.org

After reviewing your application, we will contact you for an interview if we feel you may be a great fit. Thanks for applying to Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop and Cafe, a Mi Work Matters program!