Barista (Part Time) (North High School)

Young World Physical Education; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in O'Fallon, Missouri is seeking a reliable Part-Time Barista to manage a school coffee shop. The role involves the preparation and service of food and drinks, ensuring safety and hygiene standards, and interacting with students. Applicants should have a high school diploma and customer service experience. The position offers $15 per hour and requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate standard coffee shop equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in large-scale food preparation preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the coffee shop.
• Prepare and serve snacks to students.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Espresso/latte maker

Blender

POS system

Job description

Barista (Part Time) (North High School)

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District, North High School – OFallon, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5635638

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS313

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Barista

REPORTS TO: Barista Supervisor / Kitchen Manager / Principal

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY: Baristas are responsible for the preparation, service, and delivery of a la carte food and drinks within their assigned coffee shop.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in large-scale food preparation is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure efficient daily operation of the assigned coffee shop.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation practices and follow all health department regulations.
• Operate coffee shop equipment including espresso/latte maker, blender, speed oven, warming drawers.
• Prepare and serve snacks to students.
• Clean and sanitize coffee shop areas.
• Set up and break down the coffee shop.
• Collect money, resolve daily drawer.
• Operate a district POS system.
• Coordinate with the barista supervisor in the making of school coffee shop slideshows, marketing, specialty drinks, and promotions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and wear district uniforms at all times when performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
• Place orders with various vendors for all needed supplies if full-time barista is not available.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform those operations using units of American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.

MENTAL DEMANDS: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to provide clear and complete instructions and the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Barista will frequently walk short distances, continuously stand, frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso, continuously grip, occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch. This employee will frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The employee will work in a busy coffee shop with occasional conditions of extreme heat or cold in a loud and fast-paced environment. There is a greater than average risk of minor burns and cuts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment will be on an at-will basis for nine months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for the duration of the school year. Each employee will be provided a yearly work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employees. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate. A definite daily schedule will be established by the Director of Student Nutrition Services and the head cook and approved by the Deputy Superintendent. The yearly salary will be disbursed in nineteen (19) equal payments or twenty-four (24) equal payments per employee’s choice. Employees hired after July 1, 2020, will have hourly wages paid in accordance with the district payroll schedule.

EVALUATION: End of the year performance evaluations will occur annually per the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: June 29, 2020 | Revised: November 18, 2024

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$15 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required