Barista
Works at the Biggby Coffee shop at Kirtland’s Grayling campus. Duties include drink and food preparation, cleanup, reconciliation of cash registers, participating in inventory counts, and performing general merchandising functions. Duties
- Makes and serves beverages, such as coffee and tea, and foods, such as sandwiches, muffins, or cookies.
- Welcomes customers, informs them about specials or new items, answers questions, and accepts orders and payments.
- Cleans and restocks work and dining areas, empties trash, and sanitizes equipment and utensils.
- Updates signage and displays to attract customers.
- Takes inventory and replenishes items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
- Provide product suggestions and assist customers with special orders.
- Stocks products and product displays according to merchandising standards.
- Maintains a clean and organized environment. Adheres To all food safety regulations and quality controls.
- May be required to assist in other auxiliary services departments as needed, including the bookstore, cafeteria, and grill.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Up to one year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
- Hands-on experience with professional coffee machines and knowledge of advanced coffee preparation techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and frequently adjust priorities.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work independently to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Biggby Coffee Shop Manager.
Attendance
Individuals in this position are expected to be generally available throughout the calendar year during the normal business hours of the college, and may occasionally be asked to work overtime. Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.
Job Dimensions
Analysis, judgment, planning and organizing, knowledge of work, teamwork, dependability, attention to detail, work standards, initiative, informal communication, commitment to the college.
An equal opportunity employer
* This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
08/2021