Barista

cscc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

cscc barista position focuses on educating customers about coffee, selling beverages and related equipment, and delivering a welcoming service experience in a busy campus café. You will prepare a range of drinks from espresso to lattes, explain differences in beans and machines, and demonstrate proper grinding and brewing techniques.

You also help rotate stock, keep the counter clean, and assist in training student interns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience in a full-service coffee shop.
• Experience with professional coffee machines and café equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sells coffee drinks following prescribed recipes for espresso, latte, cappuccino, etc.
• Sells coffee and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines, and demonstrating operation of brewing equipment.
• Welcomes and engages customers, educates about the drink menu, and supports student interns and staff.
• Maintains clean and stocked café areas, rotates stock, and ensures safe handling of food items.
• Improves café operations by maintaining appearance and responding to customer requests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coffee machines

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $15.00

The barista position promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies. This position assists in the care, cleaning of the café and stocking of café disposables, grab and go food items and beverages.

Barista

• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as: espresso, espresso lungo, café latte, and cappuccino.


• Sells coffees and coffee grinding & brewing equipment by explaining the differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrates how brewing equipment operates.

Customer Service

• Welcomes and engages customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.


• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions, as needed. Works with and supports student interns and student employees.


• Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defines new and expanded services and products.


• Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Facilities Management & Inventory

• Ensures all café areas are clean & tidy. Ensures coolers are stocked with freshly rotated food items.


• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the coffee bar.


• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventative maintenance.


• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.


• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implements changes; maintains and improves the appearance of the store and coffee bar.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• One (1) year of work experience in a full-service coffee shop, and hands-on experience working with professional coffee machines and café equipment.


• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Scheduled Hours

20