Internal Application: Barista
Dining Services | Salem, VA | Full Time | Opened about 2 months ago | From $14.00 to $14.00 per hour
Roanoke College is looking for an entry-level Barista to join our growing team. The Barista is responsible for providing excellent customer service while simultaneously creating and serving high-quality, specialty beverages.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide superior customer service to every customers inquires and order requests
- Follow all steps in the company's prescribed drink-making guidelines
- Prepare and serve coffee drinks, specialty beverages, and food items with speed and accuracy
- Receive payments from customers and return change when necessary
- Maintain accurate cash drawer and complete cash-handling tasks
Desired Qualifications:
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work quickly to meet customer demands
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience in a barista role
- Knowledge of specialty coffees and teas
- Familiarity with a POS cash register system
- Food Safety Certification or willingness to obtain one
- Agility and speed in serving drinks and completing tasks
This is a full-time, 9 month position that follows the academic calendar. Uniforms and non-slip safety shoe allowance provided, along with a free meal on scheduled work days. Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition, you are able to use campus facilities such as the fitness center and library, receive a discount at the campus store, have free admissions to campus athletics, programs and more.
About Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.
Roanoke College grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. Unless otherwise provided in an express written contract, employment at the College is at will.