Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary. * Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with ... An Associates degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent ...
Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary. * Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with ... An Associates degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent ...
Cafeteria - Cook & 2nd Shift Supervisor
Bay Minette, AL · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary. * Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with ... An Associates degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent ...
Cafeteria - Cook & 2nd Shift Supervisor
Bay Minette, AL · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary. * Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with ... An Associates degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent ...
Year End Bonus To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year ... Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria * Visit our website to see all of ...
Year End Bonus To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year ... Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria * Visit our website to see all of ...
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| Aspect | Cafeteria Associate | Food Service Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred | High school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often required |
| Work Environment | School cafeterias, cafeterias in institutions | Restaurants, cafeterias, catering services |
| Employer & Industry | Educational institutions, school districts | Restaurants, catering companies, institutional food services |
| Job Duties | Serving students, cashiering, food prep, cleaning | Preparing and serving food, cleaning, customer service |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 8 days ago
Key responsibilities
Supervise the 2nd shift Cafeteria Assistants and perform supervisory responsibilities of all 2nd shift cafeteria personnel.
Prepare food according to menus, dietary or nutritional restrictions, and ensure kitchen setup and cleaning are performed in accordance with sanitary procedures.
Monitor food use, expenditures, and inventory, and requisition supplies based on estimates of future needs.
Job description
Location : COASTAL - Bay Minette - 1900 US-31, Bay Minette, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06529
College/Division: COASTL-901200-Sun Chief Grill
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Coastal Alabama Community College
Position Summary
The Cafeteria Cook & 2nd Shift Supervisor provides kitchen setup, meal and food preparation in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures. In addition, the position supervises the 2nd shift Cafeteria Assistants.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E2 03 (salary is prorated based upon 10 month schedule).
For more information about salary schedules, refer to
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
- Plans menus.
- Cooks food according to menus, dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
- Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
- Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Monitors menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
- Performs all kitchen setup responsibilities in accordance with sanitary procedures.
- Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
- Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.
- Performs weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with weekly cleaning procedures.
- Train new employees.
- Performs supervisory responsibilities of all 2nd shift cafeteria personnel.
All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
- Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
- Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
- Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
- Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
- Exhibits appropriate and satisfactory leadership within the College.
- Provides responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on the campus and within the College.
- Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of position.
- Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- An Associates degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
- Food service operations experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to think quickly, clearly, and analytically when confronted with a problem.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience.
- Computer skills, including cash registering.
- Basic math skills, including cash handling.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:
- A completed online application form.
- Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note:
- It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
- We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
- You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.
- Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
- When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
- Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
- Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
- The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Wellness Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alab
About Alabama Community College System
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Industry
Education programs administration
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Montgomery, AL, US
Year founded
1925