Summer Staff Food Retail Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Cruz - Mount Hermon, CA, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $340.00 - $408.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Conference Center, Position Objective:

The Summer Staff Food Retail Assistant is responsible for providing excellent service to guests in a welcoming, seamless and professional manner. The ultimate aim is to bless and minister to guests and staff in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, culture code and standards of conduct.

General Qualifications

The Summer Staff Food Retail Assistant is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings which include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities

Demonstrate professional and clear communication with all customers and team members, providing prompt and courteous service.
Identify guest needs suggest products to enhance service and meet sales goals.
Follow standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating, and storing products to ensure products are presented in the most appealing way and are used in a timely manner.
Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with the duty rosters and cleaning standards so the responsibility is shared among team members and the facility is maintained with a high level of cleanliness, ensuring the correct and timely recording of cleaning log and food temperature logs.
Follow cash register policies, inventory stocking, and recording guidelines to ensure accurate records are kept and inventory is on hand as needed.
Ensure proper and sanitary preparation of food and drink orders as well as quality and quantity control of food and drink at Coffee Shop and Fountain.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education/Certifications/Licenses

High school graduate.
Serve Safe Certificate preferred or ability to obtain.

Work Experience

Previous food, retail, or sales experience is preferred.
Cash handling experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a heart to serve.
Ability to operate calmly and rationally in stressful situations.
Must be a punctual and responsible individual.
Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
Must be observant and attentive.
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
Ability to learn how to use a cash register and make accurate cash and credit transactions, or previous POS system experience.
General accounting skills relating to retail sales are preferred.
General understanding of correct food handling and safe serving techniques.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Additional Requirements

Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s mission, vision, culture code and standards of conduct.
Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

High school graduate.
At least one year college experience.
Food Handler's Card (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

Previous food, retail, or sales experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a heart to serve.
Must be a punctual and responsible individual.
Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
Must be observant and attentive.
Able to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and requires lifting of 50 lbs.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Will be assigned a secondary role(s).
Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.