DEPARTMENT: DC Dining
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
COORDINATES WITH: Operations Director, Kitchen Manager, Career & Technical Education Director
WORK HOURS: 40 hours/week, 7:45 am - 3:45 M-F, while school is in session
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cafe Manager & Intern Supervisor plays a vital role in both daily cafe operations and student development. This unique position combines hands-on hospitality work—managing the point-of-sale system, preparing specialty beverages, and serving food—with meaningful mentorship of high school interns as they develop real-world business and entrepreneurship skills. This position is the driving force behind a welcoming cafe experience, building relationships with students, families, and staff while empowering the next generation of young professionals through guided business assignments and discussions. Success in this role requires passion for exceptional customer service and a commitment to developing young talent, with the opportunity to make an immediate, tangible impact within the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Supervising high school student interns through business entrepreneur activities, assignments, and discussions. Curriculum provided with freedom to personalize and expand.
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Operating a point-of-sale (POS) system/register accurately for all transactions.
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Serving food items to customers following food safety guidelines.
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Operating an espresso machine and mastering drink recipes with speed and accuracy.
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Assisting with light food preparation and cafe cleaning tasks as needed.
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Maintaining a clean and sanitary dining environment.
MISSION & VALUES ALIGNMENT
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All employees are expected to support the school’s Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.
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Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30–31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:
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Solution-Oriented – We support one another by approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using the gifts and abilities God has given us to contribute meaningfully.
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Relationally-Focused – We recognize that the success and well-being of our colleagues matter as much as our own, and we invest in relationships that strengthen our community.
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Creatively-Inspired – We seek God’s wisdom and pursue fresh ideas, improved processes, and innovative solutions whenever opportunities arise.
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Effort-Enthused – We seek to honor God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks and responsibilities across the school.
BENEFITS
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Retirement Savings Account with DC contribution
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Continuation of Coverage Under Group Health and Dental Plans (COBRA)
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Life Insurance
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Paid family leave under Colorado FAMLI Leave
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Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
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Supplemental Insurance Offering
ADDITIONAL PERKS
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A collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth
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Professional development
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Discounts for the children of faculty and staff:
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Tuition discount
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Enrollment fee discount
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Inclusion discount
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Accommodation discount
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Free childcare in Thunder Club during professional development/in-service meetings and early-release Fridays.
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Free registration for Thunder Club
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Free bus service, if space is available
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Discount for clubs and camps leaders, when working
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One free lunch entree per week when school is in session
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Discounts at Thunder Grounds Cafe and Surge Cafe
ABOUT DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Denver Christian School is an independent, PreK-12 Christian school dedicated to serving students from Christian families across the Denver metro area, including those in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school. Located on our beautiful Lakewood, CO campus, we have been a cornerstone of Christian education in our city for over a century.
Partnering with parents and churches, we guide students to flourish in their relationship with Christ. While their journey begins with their families’ faith commitment, our professional faculty walk alongside them, nurturing growth as students own and integrate their faith and learning into their lives.
At Denver Christian, we are committed to developing the whole child. Our core curriculum goes beyond academics, encompassing athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities that engage the mind, body, and heart. Through these rich experiences, we aim to uncover and nurture the God-given gifts and talents within each student.
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Denver Christian School is a bona fide religious educational institution. As permitted by federal law (Title VII) and Colorado law (CADA), the school considers faith, religious alignment, and adherence to our mission as bona fide occupational qualifications for certain positions.
Except where religious preference is legally allowed, we provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
All employees are expected to support and uphold the school’s Christian mission, values, and community standards
Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience: Prior experience as a cashier, in customer service, or in a food service environment is preferred. Restaurant management experience is a plus. Experience working with high school students.
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Background Check: Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
CORE COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:
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Food Safety & Sanitation: Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and hygiene procedures to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, on the job training provided.
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Basic Food Preparation: Ability to assemble cold food items and assist in prep, following established recipes and portion control guidelines.
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Cleaning & Organization: Maintaining cleanliness of the serving line, counter, dining tables, and workstations, including wiping down surfaces, sweeping/mopping floors, and washing utensils.
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Inventory Management: Assisting with stocking perishables and drygoods, and rotating stock using the "first in, first out" (FIFO) method to minimize waste.
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Equipment Operation: Basic ability to operate standard food service equipment such as point-of-sale systems, warmers,blenders, and dishwashers, on the job training provided.
SOFT SKILLS & INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES:
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Customer Service: Greeting customers in a friendly, positive, and professional manner, answering questions about menu items or ingredients (e.g., allergies), and resolving minor complaints or issues.
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Communication: Clearly communicating with customers, team members, and supervisors to ensure smooth operations and accurate order fulfillment.
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Leadership: Engaging leadership of students involved in the internship program.
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Time Management & Multitasking: Efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak meal hours.
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Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in transactions, food presentation, and cleaning tasks.
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Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with other DC Dining staff to ensure all tasks are completed and a positive work environment is maintained.
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Adaptability & Stress Tolerance: Remaining calm and effective when confronted with unexpected situations, a high volume of customers, or equipment malfunctions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Employee must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time, often an entire 6-8 hour shift.
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Employee must be able to do repetitive motions with hands, fingers, wrists such as operating a computer, preparing drinks and serving food, wiping tables, etc.
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Employee must be able to lift and move boxes and trays weighing up to 25 lbs.
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Employee must be able to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel.
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Employee must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers verbally in a moderately to noisy work environment.
