PopUp Cafe Employment Application
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Principles of Culinary & Hospitality
Employment Application
Instructions: Thank you for your interest in joining our Pop-Up Café team! A professional application is your first chance to make a great impression. Please complete all fields neatly, honestly, and in ink.
1. Applicant Information
Full Name
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Period / Class
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School Email Address
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2. Position of Interest
Check the role(s) you are interested in. Custom roles will be provided by your instructor to write in.
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N/A
No Preference
First Choice Position
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Second Choice Position
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Third Choice Position
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3. Statement of Intent
Why do you want this position? What strengths or interest do you have in this role?
4. Previous Food-Related Experience
Have you ever worked or volunteered in a school kitchen, restaurant, bake sale, fundraiser, or another food-related activity?
YES
NO
If yes, please explain your tasks, duties, and lessons learned below:
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Part 2: Qualifications & Core Agreements
5. Skills & Qualifications Checklist
Check all professional and personal strengths that apply to you:
Friendly & positive attitude
Good communicator
Responsible & reliable
Highly organized
Creative problem solver
Good with money & math
Works well under pressure
Strong natural leader
Attentive listener
Excels at following directions
Works well with others
Dependable teammate
Resourceful problem solver
Customer service experience
Other: ____________
6. Professional Scenarios
Teamwork Scenario: Describe a time you worked successfully with a group or team to complete a project or overcome a challenge.
Customer Service Scenario: A customer complains that their food order is wrong or they are unsatisfied. What steps do you take to resolve this?
7. Cafe Contribution
List three core personal strengths you would bring to the Pop-Up Café:
Strength 1
Strength 2
Strength 3
8. Professional Standards Agreement
If selected to join the Pop-Up Café team, I pledge and agree to the following:
Be on time: I will arrive punctually, prepared to work my full scheduled shift.
Treat customers respectfully: I will practice high professional hospitality standards at all times.
Work cooperatively: I will support my teammates and coordinate responsibilities efficiently.
Follow kitchen and safety rules: I will adhere to all professional culinary sanitation protocols.
Complete all assigned responsibilities: I will execute prep, clean-up, and service tasks thoroughly.
By signing below, I certify that all information written on this application is true and correct.
Student Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
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