Cafe Barista - Part Time

James River Church; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

James River Church in Joplin is seeking a Barista to provide quality service at the James River Cafe, leveraging knowledge of cafe operations and building layout to assist customers.

The Barista will handle transactions, operate espresso/brewing equipment, and maintain a clean, safe environment while following procedures and receiving training.

This role emphasizes customer engagement, reliability, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a busy cafe setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to cafe procedures.
• Ability to manage inventory and supplies.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Receive deliveries and verify invoices.
• Able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Will receive training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Handle monetary transactions accurately.
• Operate espresso/brewing machines and assist with baking.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Follow open and close procedures.
• Adapt to changes and implement solutions.
• Provide information and assist customers about cafe layout.
• Assist with customer service and information point.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Punctuality

Enthusiasm to learn

Inventory management

Health and safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Espresso machine

Brewing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Food Services Director and Joplin Campus Café Lead, this position provides quality food service to all customers. The Barista should be knowledgeable of the building layout as they are often looked to as an information point. The barista should have exceptional social skills and maintain a professional and positive manner. This includes detailed knowledge of the James River Cafe coffee drink procedure as well as day to day operations of the cafe.

Description

Under the direction of the Food Services Director and Joplin Campus Café Lead, this position provides quality food service to all customers. The Barista should be knowledgeable of the building layout as they are often looked to as an information point. The barista should have exceptional social skills and maintain a professional and positive manner. This includes detailed knowledge of the James River Cafe coffee drink procedure as well as day to day operations of the cafe.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for handling monetary transactions: Must be able to accurately conduct sale transactions, maintain a balanced sales drawer and make café deposits.
• With proper training, must be able to operate espresso/ brewing machines, bake, and clean.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to maintain a safe environment.
• Must be able to follow daily open and close procedures when applicable.
• Must be able to adjust to changes in plans and put the solution into action.

Requirements

• Demonstrates great character such as but not limited to honesty, integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Enthusiasm to learn.
• The barista will receive training upon hire on required responsibilities as well as continual training in café procedures and safety.
• Manage inventory and supplies
• Adhere to health and safety regulations
• Receive deliveries and confirm accuracy of invoice
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of daily café operations.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.
• The barista will receive training upon hire on required responsibilities as well as continual training in café procedures and safety.
• Willing to receive Food Handlers or ServSafe certification.
• Able to lift 30 pounds, bend and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.

Code of Conduct and Character

James River Church Is Pastor-led, And Staff Driven With Board Oversight. James River Church Staff Are Expected And Considered To Share In The Responsibility Of Practicing And Propagating The Christian Gospel Message And Upholding The Doctrine Of The Church (the Employer), As Stated On Our Website And In Our Bylaws. As Leaders And Ministers Of The Gospel, Staff Therefore Agree To The Following

• Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:
• Daily devotional time with the Lord.
• Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
• Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:
• Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
• Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
• Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
• Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.
• Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
• Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
• Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter!

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV)

“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV)

ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.

“Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV)

“I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT)

ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve!

“So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT)

“…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG)

LOVE AND CARE

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus!

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)

“Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT)

SERVANT - MINDED

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help.

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT)

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve one another and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT)

“…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)