BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Appleton, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Compass Group USA is a leading food service and hospitality company that provides dining solutions across various industries including education, healthcare, business and industry, sports and leisure, and more. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and inclusion, Compass Group delivers innovative and world-class services that enrich every dining experience. As a global leader in its field, the company focuses on creating positive work environments where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Joining Compass Group means becoming part of a diverse and supportive culture that emphasizes career development, health and wellness, and meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

Compass Group USA is currently hiring for Barista positions at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay located at 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311. The company is conducting in-person hiring events on July 6th and July 7th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the campus student union cafeteria. These events offer the opportunity for on-the-spot job offers, making it a convenient way for interested candidates to join the team quickly. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, including day and PM shifts and rotating weekends. While prior barista experience is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. The pay rate ranges from $12.00 to $18.00 per hour.

In the role of Barista, employees will prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items while adhering to HACCP guidelines and standards to ensure food safety and quality. The role requires excellent customer service skills to interact with customers and colleagues in a courteous and friendly manner. Baristas are responsible for maintaining clean and orderly workspaces, accurately handling orders and payments using point-of-sale devices, replenishing supplies, and ensuring proper food presentation and portion control. This position offers an engaging and supportive work environment where associates are encouraged to grow through ongoing training and development opportunities, embody sales advocacy to enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute positively to the overall dining experience on campus.

Compass Group is dedicated to providing competitive wages, benefits, and perks such as Instapay through the One @Work app. They value the wellbeing of their employees by offering health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits inclusive of critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, pet insurance, and more. Full-time associates also receive additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. This comprehensive benefits package reflects Compass Group's commitment to investing in its people inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. The company prioritizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees are treated fairly regardless of race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification. This role provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a dynamic and rewarding position in a renowned food service organization within an educational environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior barista experience preferred but not required
ability to work full-time or part-time
availability for varying shifts including PM and rotating weekends
ability to follow HACCP guidelines
ability to interact politely with customers and coworkers
ability to meet physical demands of food preparation and service
ability to handle cash transactions accurately
must be able to work in an educational facility environment

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior barista experience preferred but not required
ability to operate POS systems
strong customer service skills
ability to maintain food safety and sanitation standards
good communication skills
ability to handle cash and payments accurately
ability to work flexible schedules including weekends
ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in work area

Job Duties

Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes
enters orders accurately into POS device
accepts cash and charge payments
replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area
ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils
greets customers courteously and interacts to ensure customer satisfaction
serves customers quickly and efficiently to prevent delays in serving lines
explains daily menu items accurately to customers
establishes good communication and assists in customer buying decisions
ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively and serves food neatly and attractively
cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving
performs other duties as assigned