Library Café Associate @ FHSU Library Job at The Union Catering Company, Hays, KS

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  • The Union Catering Company
  • Hays, KS

Job Description

Position Summary

The Library Café Associate at Roar N’ Pour Library Café is responsible for providing efficient, high-quality food and beverage service in a university library. This role prepares breakfast and lunch paninis, crafts hot and cold coffee beverages, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace. Associates play a key role in creating a welcoming café experience while supporting smooth operations during peak morning and lunch service periods.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation:

● Prepare breakfast and lunch paninis according to café recipes and food safety standards

● Properly heat, assemble, and package food items for service

● Monitor food quality, portioning, and presentation

Beverage Preparation:

● Prepare hot and cold coffee beverages, including brewed coffee, iced coffee, cold brew, and specialty non-espresso beverages

● Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality

● Properly handle milk, syrups, and other beverage ingredients

Customer Service

● Greet guests in a friendly, professional manner and provide efficient service

● Accurately take orders and process transactions

● Maintain a welcoming, respectful atmosphere appropriate for a library setting

Cleanliness & Sanitation

● Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift

● Clean and sanitize all equipment, including coffee brewers, panini presses, blenders, and refrigerators

● Complete daily, weekly, opening, and closing cleaning tasks according to café and health department standards

● Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines

Operations & Teamwork

● Assist with opening and closing procedures as assigned

● Stock supplies, rotate product, and communicate low inventory needs to leadership

● Work collaboratively with team members to support high-volume service periods

● Accept coaching and feedback to improve performance and efficiency

Qualifications

● Previous food service or coffee experience preferred but not required

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

● Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail

● Excellent customer service and communication skills

● Dependable and punctual

Physical Requirements

● Ability to stand and move for extended periods

● Frequent reaching, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs

● Ability to safely work around hot equipment and beverages

Hours of Operation & Availability

Café Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Required Availability: Monday–Friday, 6:00–6:30 AM through 2:30–3:00 PM

No evenings or weekends

Contact:

Olivia Keeley - okeeley@theunioncc.com

OR

Sara Zilligen - starbucks@theunioncc.com

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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