Student Worker - Barista - Bridgewater College

Aramark; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Bridgewater, VA seeks a Student Worker - Barista to provide timely service, craft beverages per brand standards, and maintain a clean, safe location. You will operate the register, greet customers, and prepare coffees and foods according to specs.

This entry‑level role involves cash handling, restocking, following health and safety policies, and delivering excellent customer service while balancing accuracy and efficiency on shift.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a barista preferred.
• Basic math and counting skills required.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must follow required dress code as assigned.
• Able to read and communicate in English and follow recipes.
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, and specialty beverages per brand standards.
• Prepare and serve food items in line with location standards.
• Count, organize, and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip, and make deposits.
• Adhere to Aramark’s cash handling policies and procedures.
• Set up and break down coffee bar, stations, or store including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Stock beverage coolers, grab-and-go items, service ware, and condiments.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Barista

Math skills

Independent work

English communication

Job description

Job Description

The Student Worker - Barista crafts a memorable experience for our customers by providing timely service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable location environment. The Student Worker - Barista is responsible for processing transactions on the register/POS, following recipes to prepare coffees and beverages per specifications, and maintaining the coffee bar while delivering excellent customer service and meeting food safety policies.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $14.25 to $14.25 per hour.

Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Legal and Application Information

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, and specialty beverages per brand standards.
• Prepare and serve food items in line with location standards.
• Count, organize, and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip, and make deposits.
• Adhere to Aramark’s cash handling policies and procedures.
• Set up and break down coffee bar, stations, or store including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Stock beverage coolers, grab-and-go items, service ware, and condiments.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a barista preferred.
• Basic math and counting skills required.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must follow required dress code as assigned.
• Able to read and communicate in English and follow recipes.
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. The role may also require uniforms and/or use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.