BARISTA (PART TIME)

Boise, ID, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $15.00

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job Description

Boise State is an established educational institution located at 1910 W University Drive, Boise, ID 83725. Known for providing quality education and campus services, Boise State fosters a vibrant community where students, faculty, and staff collaborate and grow. The institution emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment that enables personal and professional development for everyone involved. The location serves both the educational and social needs of the campus community, including food and beverage services that contribute to a positive campus experience. This specific opportunity is a part-time barista position, which plays a vital role in the campus dining services by delivering excellent coffee and food service to students, faculty, and visitors. The role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about coffee, customer service, and contributing to a friendly campus atmosphere.

The Barista position at Boise State is crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient coffee and espresso drink preparation, adhering to food safety standards, and engaging customers in a professional and courteous manner. The role offers part-time shifts across Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with specified hours, providing flexibility suitable for students or individuals seeking supplemental income. This position includes a fixed pay rate of $15.00 per hour and prioritizes applicants with some prior experience, though training is provided to ensure baristas meet the institution's high standards. Working as a barista here not only involves preparing coffee and espresso beverages but also tasks related to cashier operations, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of service areas and equipment, and adhering to HACCP guidelines for food quality and safety.

The barista acts as a frontline representative for Boise State's campus food services, needing excellent communication skills to interact pleasantly and effectively with customers. Responsibilities extend to managing display and merchandise standards, assisting in customer purchase decisions through product knowledge and selling techniques, and maintaining an orderly and appealing service environment. This role helps cultivate a welcoming space where customers enjoy their experience and return for quality service and products. Employees benefit from various perks through the employer Compass Group, which manages the food services. These benefits include training opportunities, wellness programs, shopping discounts, and voluntary insurance plans, making it a rewarding workplace. Whether you're looking for a part-time job with a focus on hospitality and customer engagement or a stepping stone towards a career in food services, Boise State's barista position offers valuable experience in a dynamic campus setting.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
some prior experience preferred but willingness to train
ability to work the assigned part-time schedule including mornings and afternoons
basic math skills for handling cash and POS transactions
ability to stand for extended periods
customer-focused attitude
ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
some prior barista or food service experience preferred
ability to operate POS systems
knowledge of coffee and espresso drink preparation
good customer service and communication skills
ability to follow food safety and HACCP guidelines
ability to work flexible part-time hours
willingness to learn and be trained

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
follows HACCP standards
maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils
ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards
keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors
serves customers quickly and efficiently
prevents delays in serving lines
demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers
serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process
ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards
serves food neatly and attractively per standard
performs other duties as assigned