NWS- Bon Appetit- Barista

Department: Bon Appetit Management Company, Pacific Dining Services

Location: Washburn University Center- Boxer Brew Coffee Shop

Length of employment: Full academic year with the ability to return next fall. Anticipated start date is 9/3/2025, anticipated end date is 5/13/2026.

Wage Rate : $16.30 per hour

Supervisor name : Kendra Smith

Recruiter Name & Email: Angeleca Sackett - ...

Competencies to Practice: Active Citizenship and Community Engagement, Analytical & Critical Thinking, Applied Problem Solving, Oral & Written Communication, Teamwork & Leadership.

Purpose: Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items for the campus community. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations to keep guests safe. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner to foster community in all areas of campus.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, and 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.
• Maintains an active food handlers permit according to state regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Coffee and espresso machine experience preferred but not required.

Food service experience preferred but not required.

The ability to receive and maintain a valid Food Handlers Permit for the State of Oregon is required.