Café Assistant

Kinship Community Food Center is seeking an individual to assist the Kinship Café team in delivering culinary excellence directly to the ThriveOn community and the greater Milwaukee area.
The Café Assistant will also work alongside and be an integral part of the success of the Kinship Workforce Development Program.

Areas of Interest or Expertise

- Food Preparation & Safety | Customer Service | Cashiering | Kitchen Clean up

Our Mission

Kinship Community Food Center engages volunteers and neighborhood residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty.  The mission pillars of our work are 1) nourishing food security and wellness, 2) fostering kinship and community engagement and 3) creating stability & economic opportunity.

Our fresh food market, urban farm, food wellness programs, café, and catering expand food access while teaching healthful habits and skills in a community of belonging where crisis assistance and mentoring is made available. We believe no one is so deprived that they have nothing to give, and no one is so well-off that they no longer have needs.

Position Responsibilities

- Make Espresso based drinks according to SOP’s

- Work a hot food line, making food to order

- Work through Prep Lists, preparing local ingredients in a scratch kitchen

- Following Recipes

- Work with a diverse group of coworkers in a professional manner

- Providing a remarkable customer experience through all aspects of Cafe dutie s

Desired Requirements

- *Receptiveness to overall servant leader

- High School Degree or equivalent requirements

- Some culinary experience preferred but not required

- Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment

- Cafe experience is preferred

- Highly motivated, self-directed with a positive attitude and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends

- Demonstrated organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, and written & verbal communication skills

- Ability to interact with diverse groups

- Strong attention to detail and a bility to set priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously

- Openness to work within the model and mission of Kinship Community Food Center

- Valid Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and transportation to support work activities

And We Offer You

$14-$18/hr (commensurate with experience), part-time benefits package, a flexible work environment, an enthusiastic team of dedicated staff and volunteers.

Working Conditions:

Work Location: Open office workspace with active team atmosphere. Commercial kitchen with volunteer helpers.

Physical Requirements: Standing and sitting for prolonged periods. Typing on a computer keyboard. Lifting objects of 40 pounds or less. Ability to operate commercial kitchen appliances and equipment, a hand cart, and a cargo van.

Equipment Used: Computer, printer/copier.

Here is what some Team Members have to say about the Kinship Community Food Center workplace culture:

“I always feel supported, like I have a purpose, and that my coworkers truly care about me.”

“The sense of family and willingness to accept each other as they make themselves vulnerable leads to a culture that fosters the risk required for growth and achieving our personal as well as organizational potential.”

“The community of shoppers, volunteers, staff, donors, etc., and the culture of generosity here has made this a great place to work. I love that we are so mission driven. As a whole, the community here really cares about the dignity of one another, and we strive to uplift that through our program offerings (offering fresh, farm produce, assisting others in mentoring relationships, offering trainings on poverty and hunger, and so much more).”

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.