What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at College of the Holy Cross?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform various duties to set up and operate a coffee/smoothie shop including running a cappuccino and smoothie machine. Prepare and serve a wide variety of specialty coffee drinks and prepared food to patrons following established practices and procedures. Responsibilities include serving guests, answer questions and promote menu options, taking payment from customers, stocking and rotating product inventory, setting up and cleaning food production and service areas following proper sanitation standards. Assist in the set-up, execution and clean-up of catered events as needed. Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent hospitality, merchandising and communication skills preferred and needed to provide a welcoming, friendly and professional manner to all our guests. Certification in ServSafe (food safety/sanitation) and experience/training in special food allergy meal preparation preferred.
Prior food service experience strongly preferred. Coffee shop/cappuccino machine experience a plus. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
DAYS & HOURS:
Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department.
CURRENT SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday / 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Additional Information:
This is a full time, non exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
