Barista

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarships for employees

Retirement plans with university match

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Westbrook Music Building hosts the Tazza coffee shop. We are hiring a Barista to deliver friendly service, craft beverages, and uphold a clean, welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

As a full-time, on-site team member, you’ll train student staff, manage inventory, help set prices and menus, and partner with dining leadership to maintain profit margins. Benefits include strong paid time off and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• 1 year retail food service experience.
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary.
• Ability to communicate essential.
• Must have the ability to train and lead others.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons of the Tazza coffee shop
• Accurately create quality beverages and products
• Maintain a clean environment
• Order products and supplies while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory
• Greet and provide a friendly atmosphere to guests, students, faculty, and staff
• Partner with dining leadership to set prices, create beverage menu, and maintain profit margins
• Train and lead student staff

Skills

Customer service

Beverage preparation

Inventory management

Team leadership

Food safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description Of Work

The Barista will assist in the management of the Dining Tazza coffee shop within the Westbrook Music building.

In this role you will:

• Provide excellent customer service to all patrons of the Tazza coffee shop
• Accurately create quality beverages and products
• Maintain a clean environment
• Order products and supplies while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory
• Greet and provide a friendly atmosphere to guests, students, faculty, and staff
• Partner with dining leadership to set prices, create beverage menu, and maintain profit margins
• Train and lead student staff

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience
• 1 year retail food service experience
• Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary
• Ability to communicate essential
• Must have the ability to train and lead others
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Barista Experience
• Supervision of a team

Posted Salary

$17.25/hr minimum