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Ivy Cafe

Kitchen Manager

Clayton, MO

$55K - $68K/yr

Ivy Cafe, nestled in the heart of Clayton, MO, is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Manager to ... staff to foster a collaborative and productive environment. - Ensuring food preparation meets our ...

Volante Farms Inc

Executive Sous Chef

Needham, MA

$30 - $35/hr

The Role We're looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead our Cafe Kitchen. Reporting ... staff to prepare food to recipe, maintaining consistent, high-quality output Partner with the ...

Communal Cafe

Cafe Manager

Nevada City, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Communal Cafe, located in the heart of Nevada City, CA, is looking for an experienced and ... Managing and motivating a team of baristas and kitchen staff. * Maintaining high standards of ...

Volante Farms

Executive Sous Chef

Needham, MA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

The Role We're looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead our Café Kitchen. Reporting ... staff to prepare food to recipe, maintaining consistent, high-quality output • Partner with the ...

The Arc Wayne

Cafe Associate

Newark, NY · On-site

$16.50/hr

Communicate with kitchen staff to clarify orders when needed. * Learn and maintain knowledge of all ... Erie Shore Cafe, 50 East Ave, Newark, NY 14513 DEli and Cafe Position Requirements: * Strong ...

The Arc Wayne

Café Associate

Newark, NY · On-site

$16.50/hr

Communicate with kitchen staff to clarify orders when needed.Learn and maintain knowledge of all ... Erie Shore Cafe, 50 East Ave, Newark, NY 14513DEli and Cafe Position Requirements: Strong customer ...

The Arc Wayne

Cafe Associate

Newark, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Communicate with kitchen staff to clarify orders when needed. * Learn and maintain knowledge of all ... Erie Shore Cafe, 50 East Ave, Newark, NY 14513 DEli and Cafe Position Requirements: * Strong ...

IDYLL CORPORATION

Cafe Worker

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

Kitchen Staff Idyll Coffee Roasters staff working in the kitchen will report directly to the Cafe Manager or Kitchen Supervisor, and are responsible for the preparation, creation, and delivery of all ...

The Coffee Oasis

Barista at The Coffee Oasis

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$17.78 - $21/hr

A Day in the LifeAs a Barista / Kitchen Staff member, you are a key part of creating a vibrant, welcoming café environment. Your work is fast-paced, team-oriented, and rooted in hospitality and care.

IDYLL CORPORATION

Cafe Worker

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

Kitchen Staff Idyll Coffee Roasters staff working in the kitchen will report directly to the Cafe Manager or Kitchen Supervisor, and are responsible for the preparation, creation, and delivery of all ...

Wonderstate Coffee

Baker - Viroqua Cafe

Viroqua, WI · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

The Baker works closely with the Kitchen Lead and Cafe Manager to achieve the café's goals ... Participation in monthly staff meetings required * Physical demands include bending, lifting 50 lbs ...

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How much do cafe kitchen staff jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafe kitchen staff in the United States is $14.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cafe Kitchen Staff vs Barista?

AspectCafe Kitchen StaffBarista
Primary RolePreparing food, handling kitchen tasks, maintaining cleanlinessMaking coffee, serving beverages, customer interaction
Work EnvironmentKitchen area, behind the scenesCounter, front of house, customer-facing
CredentialsFood safety certifications often preferredBarista training, coffee certifications optional
Industry UsageCommon in cafes, restaurants, food servicePrimarily in cafes, coffee shops

While both Cafe Kitchen Staff and Baristas work in cafe environments, Cafe Kitchen Staff focus on food preparation and kitchen duties, whereas Baristas specialize in coffee making and customer service. Understanding these roles helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and interests.

What does a cafe kitchen staff do in a cafe?

Cafe kitchen staff are responsible for preparing and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. They often work with kitchen equipment, follow recipes, and support the overall operation of the cafe's kitchen area.

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Café Associate (Full Time)

Waynesboro, VA • On-site

Sunnyside Presbyterian Home
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$13 - $20.36/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview & General Responsibilities:
The Café Associate is a full-time, multi-functional role on the dining services team. This position combines light cooking duties, food preparation, the ability to provide top-notch customer service duties. This position supports daily café operations by preparing fresh food items, assisting residents and guests with dine-in and take-out orders, and ensuring a welcoming experience to all who enter.
Requirements
Food Preparation & Cooking
  • Prepare fresh breakfast items and café menu offerings in accordance with established recipes, production sheets, and food safety standards
  • Assist with light prep duties
  • Prepare, package, label, and date items for the grab-and-go refrigerator (e.g., sandwiches, salads, snacks)
  • Assist with basic cooking, warming, plating, and portioning of food items for service
  • Read and follow instructions related to recipes
  • Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained during preparation and service
  • Properly store, cover, label, date, rotate, and discard food items in compliance with regulatory requirements

Serving & Customer Service
  • Greet residents and guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service
  • Maintain knowledge of daily specials and menu offerings
  • Serve food to residents and guests dining in the café
  • Take phone and in-person orders accurately and efficiently
  • Answer basic menu questions and accommodate reasonable dietary needs and preferences

General Café Operations
  • Collaborate with kitchen and dining team members to support smooth daily operations
  • Comfortable operating cashless operation (card-based payments + resident accounts) for food and beverage purchases. Accurately handle credit, and account charges
  • Bus and reset tables and prepare dining and service areas for the next shift
  • Operate equipment such as dishwashers, microwaves, griddles, toasters, and garbage disposals as needed

Inventory, Stocking & Equipment
  • Stock food and supplies using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method
  • Check labeling, expiration dates, and food quality by the end of each shift
  • Assist with stocking café displays, supplies, and delivered food items

Cleanliness
  • Demonstrate proper personal hygiene practices in compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and Federal/State regulations.
  • Follow proper sanitation, handwashing, and hygiene standards at all times
  • Clean and sanitize food preparation and service areas; properly store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café, kitchen, dining, and service areas

Teamwork, Training & Compliance
  • Collaborate with kitchen and dining team members to support smooth daily operations
  • Assist in training new employees as assigned
  • Work special functions and events as needed
  • Maintain required licensure or certifications in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
  • Attend required in-services, training sessions, and meetings
  • Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and punctuality
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Physical & Environmental Considerations: This job operates in a kitchen or dining environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. Work assignments and schedules are based on resident needs and staffing requirements and may be changed as needed. Weekend/holiday work schedules are part of regular scheduling. Overtime may be required as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time. Additionally employee will routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks
Wage and Salary Description:
$13.00 - $20.36

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