Cafe Team Lead - Sioux City

Do you love good food, great people, and working in a fun welcoming space? We're looking for an energetic, organized, and compassionate Café Team Lead to help run the Goodwill Café! In this role you will oversee the operations of our busy workplace café while helping create a positive and supportive environment for both customers and team members.

Position Type: Part-Time - Monday - Thursday

Wages: $21.26 hourly

In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual's level of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead café operations and support team members during shifts
• Perform grocery shopping and ensure timely stocking of ingredients and supplies
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and track usage of food and supplies
• Plan menus and assist with food preparation and presentation
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and proper storage practices
• Maintain compliance with all applicable health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Ensure safe food handling, preparation, storage, and cleaning practices are consistently followed.
• Conduct routine cleaning and sanitation procedures for kitchen and café areas.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or incidents promptly
• Work collaboratively with Job Coaches to train, guide, and support individuals served
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for all team members
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on individual abilities and support needs
• Support skill development and encourage independence among individuals served

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years previous experience in food service, café, restaurant, or kitchen operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Must pass acceptable criminal and dependent adult/child abuse background checks.
• Must have valid drivers' license, and proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic cooking and food prep skills.
• Experience with inventory purchasing and tracking
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment.
• Patient, supportive, and adaptable leadership style
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

While the benefits are great, Goodwill's mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You could be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at Apply today to become a part of something great!

Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.