Student Retail Worker/Summit Marketplace

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas Dining/Auxiliary Services is seeking a Student Retail Worker to assist at on-campus markets and coffee shops. You will work flexible shifts (morning, afternoon, evening, and weekends) and cross-train as barista, cashier, and retail associate.

Training is provided, no prior experience required. The role emphasizes customer service, accurate cash handling, stocking, and maintaining clean, organized retail spaces for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Move about in a retail environment and act professional.
• Tolerate various working conditions including cold storage.
• Lift and transport up to 40 pounds.
• Remain standing for extended periods.
• Retrieve items stored in low and high areas.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Keep stores clean and stocked, ready for customers.
• Cash, dining dollars and credit card handling.
• Set up, open and close locations.
• Restock coffee, soda, food and supplies.
• Greet customers and operate cash register.
• Follow directions and maintain organized shelves.
• Daily cleaning tasks.
• Coffee/espresso drink preparation.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register

Job description

OVERVIEW

Job Title: Student Retail Worker

Locations: Summit Marketplace, The Loft, and Corner Market, Stacks, STEAM Cafe (St. Paul Campus)

Payrate: $16.50 per Hour

Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per week, including a minimum of one night/weekend shift

JOB SUMMARY:

The University of St. Thomas Dining/Auxiliary Services provides grocery and coffee for purchase for faculty and staff, as well as community members, students and visitors. Dining Services’ Retail offers flexible work schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and weekend) at convenient on-campus locations. The student retail worker position primarily serves customers in the retail markets and/or coffee shops. This position will cross-train in all positions in the operation, including barista training, cashier, and retail. Training is provided – no previous experience required.

- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keeping stores CLEAN AND STOCKED, ready for customers
• Cash, dining dollars and credit card handling
• Set up, open and/or close grocery or coffee locations
• Restock coffee, soda, food, serviceware and supplies
• Greet customers and operate cash register
• Listen and follow directions
• Keep shelves full and organized
• Daily cleaning tasks
• Coffee/espresso drink preparation

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Move about in a retail environment; act professional
• Tolerate various working conditions: cold walk-in coolers and freezers
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Remain standing for extended periods of time
• Retrieve items stored in low and high areas
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who require and request accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.