Barista - CNS

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Barista to provide exceptional customer service while crafting quality beverages. The role includes taking orders, operating cash registers, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in customer service, with strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment with a focus on customer interaction and beverage preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders for beverages.
• Operate coffee kiosk equipment.
• Maintain good customer relations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Food handling skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Coffee Machine

Espresso Machine

Bean Grinders

Blenders

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Barista - CNS
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt/At-Will
Reports To: Director of Child Nutrition Services
Pay Grade/Days: 303/180
Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services
Date Revised: June 2025

Primary Purpose

The Barista provides exceptional customer service while making hand‑crafted, quality beverages. The position will take orders and make coffee, tea and other drinks following standardized recipes and customer specifications. The individual will also operate cash registers and credit card machines. The Barista fields customer complaints or questions while working to maintain good customer relations and speedy delivery of all beverages. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, however supervisor may identify other responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

High school diploma/GED certificate preferred
Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card
Possess or can possess a food handler’s card within 30 days

Special Knowledge / Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively
One to two years’ experience in customer service environment preferred
Previous work experience as a Barista or server in coffee shop or cafeteria
Willingness to learn new innovative coffee techniques and new equipment.
Excellent communication skills
Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, standards and inventory control
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Basic food handling skills
Ability to use a computer
Ability to assist customers with preferences
Extreme attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to meet established guidelines
Understand basic math skills

Experience

One to two years working in coffee shop or food service establishment responsible for preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks. Previous experience as a Barista preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Greets customers/students, takes orders, mixes and serves hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso, cappuccino, café latte, tea, chai, fruit blend drinks, etc. while following approved recipes.
• Operate all coffee kiosk equipment.
• Work to maintain good customer relations and speedy delivery of all beverages and food items.
• Arrange coffee kiosk supplies to make attractive displays.
• Maintain coffee kiosk in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Cleans coffee machines, blenders, bean grinders, kiosk areas and food preparation areas.
• Records all sales, collects money, operates a cash register and follows all departmental cash handling procedures as required.
• Complies with CNS HACCP policies and procedures.
• May sell food items.
• Attends training programs as designated.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with weekly inventories.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Coffee Machine, Espresso Machine, Bean Grinders, Blenders, Cooking Equipment

Working Conditions

Tobacco Free
Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive, typical school environment. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead), must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working indoors in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, works with chemicals, exposure to dust, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.