Part-Time Barista, Food Services

Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.

Job Summary

The Barista will be responsible for working with the food service director to maintain outstanding customer service, processing sales quickly, accurately and efficiently following drink recipes, and safeguarding company assets.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently operate point-of-sale (POS) cash register system within the established company guidelines, which includes accurately balancing cash drawers.
• Accurately follow drink recipes and procedures.
• Exercise creativity in implementing new or trending drinks.
• Greet all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service and develop a rapport with customers by learning their names, favorite drinks, and food items.
• Operate all food preparation equipment in a safe manner.
• Work in a team environment and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow all sanitary procedures as required by IU.
• Perform other related work, as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in food service.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Friendly and service-oriented.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles.
• Ability to respond to common food inquiries or complaints from customers and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Ability to work comfortably in a group environment and treat employees and customers with kindness and respect.
• Ability to be a flexible team player in a dynamic environment requiring a customer focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Dependable.
• Strong work ethic.
• Time management skills.
• Flexibility while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. This position requires using commercial kitchen equipment and tools and moving supplies. Effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU East Campus

Richmond, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$15 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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