Dining and Retail Services: Retail Lead (Grind)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in California is hiring a Retail Lead for its dining services. The role involves overseeing food preparation, training new staff, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will be currently enrolled students, reliable, and possess at least a year of Barista experience. The position requires availability for 15-20 hours per week, including weekends, and a commitment to maintaining sanitation standards and a friendly atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UWM student.
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual.
• 1 year of Barista experience required.

Responsibilities

• Train new staff and provide team support.
• Assist with and oversee all phases of food preparation.
• Provide customer service in a friendly manner.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Job description

Dining and Retail Services: Retail Lead (Grind)

UWM Retail Dining is hiring student Dining Leads to help support and guide daily operations. Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, cashiering, and sanitation while providing excellent customer service and supporting team members. Leads are expected to model reliability, follow safety protocols, and help train new staff.

Physical Requirements

• Stand continuously for a minimum of 4 hours
• Lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly, including reaching outward, upward, and sideways
• Maneuver throughout a kitchen environment, and utilize kitchen tools safely

Duties may include

• Train new staff and provide team support
• Assist with and oversee all phases of food preparation
• Provide customer service in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Maintain sanitation standards and portion control
• Oversee serving station setup and restocking
• Monitor beverage dispensers and condiments
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation
• Support cash/card handling and register operation
• Assist with dishwashing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UWM student
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual
• 1 year of Barista experience required
• Must have availability to work 15-20 hours/week
  • With availability between 6:30am-6:30pm
• Willing to learn and follow instructions
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Available to work weekend shifts
• Able to work quickly and accurately while maintaining a pleasant attitude
• Able to move efficiently in a kitchen environment

Qualified individuals are UWM students that are currently enrolled in classes and are willing to learn. Must be responsible and reliable, as well as able to work quickly, accurately, and maintain a pleasant disposition.