Barista

Gratz College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ServSafe Manager certification during/

Job summary

Gratz College's Commonspace café seeks a friendly Barista to provide welcoming, efficient service in a flexible part-time role. You will work mornings weekdays, serving coffee, tea, and other beverages while maintaining a clean space and following safety standards.

Responsibilities include taking orders, handling payments, stocking supplies, and supporting events. Training includes espresso equipment, customer service, and sanitation with ServSafe Manager certification expected during employment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional, and customer-service oriented attitude.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine café tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other café beverages according to established recipes and standards.
• Provide friendly, welcoming, and professional customer service.
• Take customer orders and accurately process payments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café workspace.
• Complete opening and closing café procedures, including equipment setup, cleaning, and restocking.
• Monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be replenished.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kosher café requirements.
• Properly handle and store food, beverages, and café supplies.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for Gratz students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Assist with basic café preparation and organization as needed.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by Gratz College and Gratz Commonspace

Skills

Customer service

Punctual

Independence

Food safety

Cash handling

Team communication

POS system experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

As part of Gratz College's mission to advance Jewish wisdom and serve diverse communities, Gratz Commonspace serves as a vibrant, inclusive "third space" that bridges home and work and is open to all who seek dialogue, creativity, culture, and connection. Offering a combination of academic and cultural programs, a welcoming café for informal gathering, and flexible event spaces, Gratz Commonspace is a community hub for Lower Merion, the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond.

Position Overview

The Barista will be responsible for providing welcoming, efficient, and high-quality café service while maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting environment. This is a great opportunity for a college student who enjoys working with people and wants a flexible part-time position in a community-focused environment.

The Barista will work independently during café service hours and will report to the Campus Operations Director/Café Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other café beverages according to established recipes and standards
• Provide friendly, welcoming, and professional customer service
• Take customer orders and accurately process payments
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café workspace
• Complete opening and closing café procedures, including equipment setup, cleaning, and restocking
• Monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be replenished
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kosher café requirements
• Properly handle and store food, beverages, and café supplies
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for Gratz students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Assist with basic café preparation and organization as needed
• Follow all policies and procedures established by Gratz College and Gratz Commonspace

Schedule

The café will generally be open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM.

Baristas will typically work an 8:00 AM-3:00 PM (7 hour) shift, which includes opening preparation, café service, and closing/cleaning responsibilities.

Because this is a student-friendly position, schedules will be created with consideration for class and academic commitments. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be available for special events.

Qualifications

Required

• Friendly, professional, and customer-service-oriented attitude
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine café tasks
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment when needed

Preferred

• Experience operating a point-of-sale system
• Knowledge of espresso preparation and coffee beverages
• Interest in working in a community-focused environment

Training & Certification

Baristas will receive training on:

• Espresso machine and café equipment
• Customer service and hospitality
• Food safety and sanitation

Baristas will also be expected to obtain ServSafe Manager certification as part of their employment.

Gratz College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodation or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact [e-mail].