Vinny's Cafe Barista

St-Vincent-De-Paul-Societ; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho is seeking enthusiastic and service-driven Baristas to join our team at Vinny’s Coffee. This role focuses on hospitality, quality coffee, and creating a welcoming environment for every guest.

As a Barista, you will prepare espresso beverages, maintain standards, handle orders, and support a collaborative team while upholding SVdP values. Weekend availability, reliability, and a friendly demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 20 pounds for up to 8 hours.
• Must be available on weekends
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso beverages, coffee, and food items to company standards
• Provide friendly, attentive, and engaging customer service, greeting customers moments upon entrance.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of specialty coffee, brewing methods, and menu offerings
• Accurately take orders and process cash and credit transactions
• Operate and clean espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Assist with inventory management, restocking, and daily prep tasks
• Support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and shift duties
• Be punctual and maintain consistent attendance

Skills

Customer service

Espresso beverage preparation

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Food safety basics

Job description

At St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho: We are a network of friends, inspired by gospel values, working to prevent homelessness by providing fundamental human needs and help to our neighbors. St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho serves everyone in need regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, criminal justice status, disability, marital status, national origin, age, physical handicaps or political opinions. When people need help, we’ll be there. Our services cover food pantry, reentry, thrift stores, home visits and a helpline to support the basic human need to stay afloat and avoid homelessness, in addition to Thanksgiving boxes, Christmas Toy Drive, and feeding America’s Heroes.

St. Vincent de Paul serves everyone. Period.

Position: Barista Vinny’s Coffee is seeking enthusiastic and service-driven Baristas to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, quality coffee, and creating a welcoming environment for every guest. As a Barista, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional beverages, maintaining high operational standards, and contributing to a positive team culture. Effectively execute all job duties listed, manage unexpected events, and effectively communicate the store goals with planning, direction and training. Uphold core values in all actions and processes while embodying the mission of Saint Vincent de Paul. The enthusiasm and culture of SVdP must be lived and communicated throughout the store, staff, volunteers and community.

Reports to: Cafe Manager, Supervisor and Director of Stores

Status: Part time; Hourly

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso beverages, coffee, and food items to company standards
• Provide friendly, attentive, and engaging customer service, greeting customers moments upon entrance.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of specialty coffee, brewing methods, and menu offerings
• Accurately take orders and process cash and credit transactions
• Operate and clean espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Assist with inventory management, restocking, and daily prep tasks
• Support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and shift duties
• Be punctual and maintain consistent attendance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to 20 pounds) for up to an 8 hour shift.
• Must be available on weekends

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

CORE VALUES

• Authentic: We are real. Maintain the mission and values of SVdP while being authentic to ourselves and vulnerable with others
• Teamwork: We do it together. Collaborate and support individuals and team in an environment
• Compassion: We care. Be respectful, kind and serving all people with humility and care
• Effective Communication: We talk and actively listen with respect and intentional constructive perspective sharing perceptions and expectations
• Accountable: We own it. Accept responsibility for actions and inactions with ownership