Barista

Thornton Family Coffee Roasters; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornton Family Coffee Roasters in Beaverton, OR is seeking a part-time barista for our walk-up window. You will greet customers, prepare espresso and drip coffee, and handle POS transactions while delivering excellent service. The role emphasizes coffee education and a small-team atmosphere.

Duties include closing shifts with cleaning, stocking, and inventory rotation. Prior café experience is helpful but trainees will be supported to learn the process and maintain a welcoming shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred but not required
• Friendly, clear communication with guests and team
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Basic math and cash handling for transactions
• Reliable in punctuality and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders at the walk-up window
• Prepare and serve espresso drinks, drip coffee and beverages
• Operate the POS system and process payments accurately
• Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked
• Provide product knowledge about coffee varieties and brewing methods
• Support closing duties: cleaning, restocking, inventory rotation, and shop closing
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth store operations

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Stamina & lifting

POS skills

Punctuality

Tools

POS system

Job description

Role Description Join our small team as a part-time (up to 28 hours/week) Barista at our coffee walk-up window located in Beaverton, OR!

Job duties include preparing and serving espresso drinks, drip coffee, and other beverages while providing excellent customer service. We do not have a kitchen, which enables us to focus mainly on coffee education, customer service, and drink preparation - a perfect role for a coffee enthusiast that prefers to work with a small team and take ownership of their station.

Daily responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, operating the POS system, processing payments, and maintaining a clean, organized service area. The role involves sharing product knowledge, answering questions about coffee varieties and brew methods, and supporting a welcoming and fun environment for all customers. This position is for a closing shift, and will include duties like cleaning, restocking supplies, rotating inventory, closing the shop, and collaborating with team members to ensure smooth store operations.

Qualifications

• Availability must be at least two days per week, M/Tu/Thur/Fri, 9am - 4:30pm.
• Strong Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills to create a positive experience for guests.
• Clear Communication skills for interacting with customers, team members, and management.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment that is not fully temperature controlled (expect the same conditions as being outdoors)
• Prior café, coffee, or hospitality experience preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Basic math and POS skills for handling cash, card transactions, and order accuracy.
• Commitment to punctuality, reliability, and teamwork.

Company Description

Thornton Family Coffee Roasters is a family-owned coffee roasting company based in Beaverton, Oregon. Our team brings decades of experience in sourcing, roasting, packaging, and wholesale service, supported by deep industry leadership and hands-on coffee production expertise. The business focuses on consistent, high-quality coffee, long-term wholesale relationships, and education for both retail and wholesale customers. Our product lineup includes signature blends, dark & light roasts, unique single-origin coffees, and private-label programs, with a walk-up retail window offering fresh beans, espresso drinks, drip coffee, and baked goods for the local community.