Relish Cafe Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
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- Location
- Charleston County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $41,600/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The Culinary Institute of Charleston is seeking a Part-Time Relish Café Teaching Assistant to support student learning and daily café operations. This position provides hands-on instruction and guidance to students while assisting with the operation of the Relish Café, including customer service, point-of-sale transactions, product handling, and inventory support.
The successful candidate will help create a positive learning environment, reinforce industry best practices, and support instructional activities that prepare students for careers in hospitality and food service.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist in the operation of a fully functioning instructional café.
- Train and mentor students in café service and customer service practices.
- Operate and assist students with Point of Sale (POS) systems.
- Support bakeshop product packaging, pricing, storage, and distribution.
- Provide constructive feedback to promote student learning and success.
- Maintain a welcoming environment for guests, students, faculty, and staff.
- Help maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to support quality and continuous improvement.
- Assist with inventory receiving and storage activities as needed.
- Perform other related duties in support of departmental operations.
Position Duties
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in café, restaurant, or service-related operations. Current students and graduates of the Culinary Institute of Charleston, as well as individuals who have completed a dining room class in another program, are encouraged to apply.
- Basic understanding of food safety, storage, and sanitation practices.
- Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring others.
- Experience in culinary, hospitality, educational, or food service environments.
- Experience using POS software systems.
- ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.
Other Qualifications
Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open until filled, with preference given to applicants who apply before September 1, 2026.
Part-time employees may work up to 30 hours per week during the spring and fall semesters. Typical schedules may include:
- Monday through Thursday during portions of the semester, 4- to 5-hour shifts
- Tuesday and Thursday during portions of the semester, 4- to 5-hour shifts
- Typical workday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Candidates must have flexibility to work morning and afternoon hours as needed to support instructional café operations, inventory activities, and special events.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Trident Technical College Address P.O. Box 118067, HR-CCharleston, South Carolina, 29423-8067 Phone843-574-6201