BARISTA

Air Education and Training Command

Vance Air Force Base (OK)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 26,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Vance Air Force Base is seeking friendly baristas to craft and serve beverages in a busy coffee shop.

You will operate a commercial espresso machine, handle transactions, keep the work area clean, and support inventory. Flex-Time up to 40 hours weekly; eligibility for raises. This federal role falls under the Public path with a posted pay range and on-base work.

Qualifications

Experience preparing beverages and operating espresso machines.
Cash handling and point-of-sale experience preferred.
Knowledge of sanitation and basic food safety practices.

Responsibilities

Prepares specialty beverages in a free-standing coffee operation and operates a commercial espresso machine.
Serves patrons, handles payments, and balances cash register.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area, and dining surfaces; assists with stock and setup.

Skills

Espresso beverages

Cash handling

Sanitation

Job description

Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

Calling all Baristas! Vance Air Force Base is brewing up an exciting new coffee shop, and we are looking for qualified and motivated individuals to craft and serve up beverages. Flex-Time (0 to 40 hours weekly) Eligible for multiple pay increases over time, upon successful performance (Within-grade-increase). Access to base amenities (gym, childcare facility, golf, craft programs, and more!)

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepares specialty beverages in a free-standing coffee operation. Operates a commercial grade espresso machine. Grinds fresh coffee beans. Prepares beverage by adjusting the grind of the beans, dosing the amount of coffee to be used, tamps down the ground coffee in the basket and obtains the desired extraction. Completes non-alcoholic specialty beverages according to customer requests and established recipes.

Serves patrons directly, receives payment, operates cash register and returns change to patrons. Maintains the machine in good working order following cleaning instructions and proper sanitation methods. May be required to open and close facility. 4. Sets up work area for operations and obtains cash bank. Maintains that work area is neat and clean. Sets up/cleans tables for customers and replenish condiment items and stocks as necessary.

Sets up and operates dishwasher, performs preventative maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required. Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required such as, coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans and etc. May unload and organize stock from delivery truck. Collects/transfers trash from work area to disposal area. 5.

Assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering. May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.23 – $18.98/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.