CaféChino is a cafeteria-style restaurant located in the Independence Square II in Kingston, R.I. Housed on the University of Rhode campus, CaféChino offers a variety of restaurant skills training and employment for many individuals.

As the kitchen is the heart of any home, CaféChino is the truly the heart of the Independence Sq. II building. This quaint eatery attracts college students, professors, human service professionals, and school-aged children alike. Whether it’s for the soup-of-the-day, an individually prepared sandwich, freshly made cookies, fruit, yogurt, or one of the many flavors of hot tea or coffee, the friendly atmosphere is never in short supply.

CaféChino offers both pre-vocational and vocational opportunities. The vocational employment is part-time. Employees are compensated by hourly minimum wage.

There are also pre-vocational placements available. During these time limited placements, a person can explore the variety of skills required to work in a restaurant. During a pre-vocational placement, CaféChino staff will assess a person’s work readiness skills, interests, and aptitude.

Some of the restaurant tasks are; stocking shelves, cooking, meal preparation, making coffee, counter set-up, cash register, food and supply ordering, bussing tables, and dishwashing. Proper hygiene and social skills are a must for any successful restaurateur. Each training or employment opportunity is individually designed based on the needs, desires and skills of the person. Not everyone can handle all tasks. If the cash register is where their skills and interests are, we’ll find a place and time for them handling the money.

If you would like to find out more, please call CaféChino Carol at 789-1563.

tel 401 245 7900
fax 401 245 7910

310 Maple Avenue
Suite One Hundred Two
Barrington, Rhode Island 02806

info@oscr.org