Café Cook & Barista (Part Time)

Explorefoodandfarm; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary employee membership and

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, WI is hiring a part-time Café Cook/Barista for the Colorful Plate Café. You will greet guests, craft coffee, tea, and cocktails, and help prepare breakfast, lunch, and pastries in a lively, guest-focused environment.

Responsibilities include operating the POS, maintaining clean spaces, adhering to safety procedures, and teamwork to ensure an welcoming atmosphere. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in restaurant or hospitality service.
• Experience in food safety and planning.
• Possess or be willing to obtain ServSafe Food Handlers certificate.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a bartending license.
• Must have good communication skills with diverse customers.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions and make recommendations.
• Prepare specialty coffee drinks, tea, and cocktails.
• Prepare food including breakfast, lunch, and pastries.
• Efficiently use a point-of-sale system to take orders and process payments.
• Keep the work area and dining room clean and sanitized.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Wash dishes, pots, utensils and other kitchen tools

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

ServSafe certificate

Bartending license

Tools

POS system

Job description

Food + Farm Exploration Center (F+FEC), in partnership with Farming for the Future Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating current and future generations about agricultural innovation and sustainability. Located in Plover, Wisconsin, F+FEC aims to deepen the understanding of modern agriculture, promote agricultural literacy, and foster connections between farmers and consumers. By creating a space for learning and engagement, F+FEC provides an opportunity for people to explore the world of agriculture and better understand the origins of their food.

Position Overview

The Colorful Plate Café at F+FEC is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Café Cook/Barista to join our team! In this role, you'll bring creativity and warmth to every interaction, helping to foster genuine connections with guests and fellow team members.

The Café Cook/Barista plays a key role in maintaining a welcoming, energetic atmosphere where excellent customer service is always a priority. If you thrive in a lively setting and love connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you!

• Greet customers, answer questions and make recommendations.
• Prepare specialty coffee drinks, tea, and cocktails.
• Prepare food including breakfast, lunch, and pastries.
• Efficiently use a point-of-sale system to take orders and process payments.
• Keep the work area and dining room clean and sanitized.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Wash dishes, pots, utensils and other kitchen tools

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in restaurant and/or hospitality service industry.
• Experience in food safety and planning.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a ServSafe Food Handlers certificate.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a bartending license.
• Must have good communication skills for dealing with diverse customers.
• Have the ability to multitask.
• A flexible schedule and availability including weekends.

Physical Demands

Able to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Physical requirements include but are not limited to stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (ladders), reaching above the shoulders, lifting of up to 50lbs.

Food + Farm Exploration Center Commitments

The hourly wage for this position starts at $14 per hour.

Complimentary employee membership and discounts (includes discount in our gift shop and at Colorful Plate Café)

Discounted gym membership at a local fitness facility.

Offers of employment are contingent upon results of thorough background check, drug screen, and reference checks

All inquiries about and interactions with candidates are kept in strict confidence

Food + Farm Exploration Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Food + Farm Exploration Center is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at Food + Farm Exploration Center and is an important principle of sound business management.