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Relish Cafe Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Employer
Trident Technical College
Location
Charleston County, SC, SC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Job Responsibilities

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.
    • Minimum and Additional Requirements

    • 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.
    Preferred 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.
    Additional Comments

    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.

    Organization

    Trident Technical College’s vision is to be the leading force for educational opportunity and economic competitiveness in the communities we serve.

    Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

    An open-door institution of higher education, the college serves approximately 17,000 traditional and nontraditional curriculum students who have a wide variety of educational goals, from personal enrichment to career development to university transfer. To help students meet their goals, TTC offers university transfer associate degrees and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. The curriculum includes programs in arts and sciences, agriculture, business, computer technology, engineering technology, health sciences, industrial technology, and public service. TTC students draw on knowledge from a broad range of disciplines to develop the communication and critical thinking skills that are fundamental to lifelong learning.

    TTC further promotes economic development through continuing education courses; customized education and training for business, industry and government; and a variety of employment training programs.

    TTC is committed to being accessible and responsive to community needs. To foster student success, TTC provides developmental education and comprehensive student services. In addition to traditional instruction, TTC’s flexible course offerings and alternative delivery methods, including online instruction, enable more members of the community to pursue higher education.

    Company info
    Telephone
    843-574-6201
    Location
    2050 Mabeline Road
    North Charleston
    SC
    29406
    United States
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