BARISTA (PART TIME)

Location: University of Houston–Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058. Requisition ID: 1584316.

Schedule

Part-time; days and hours vary. Open availability required. Details provided at interview.

Pay

$12.00 – $16.00 per hour.

About the role

Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and quality standards for food-service operations. Interacts with customers and team members in a friendly, courteous manner.

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 to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, preventing delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques 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.

Requirements

• Prior customer service, food service, and barista experience requested.

Benefits

Available to both full-time and part-time associates:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)

Additional benefits for full-time positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Note: Because this position is in an educational facility, there may be periods (e.g., winter and summer breaks) when work is not required. Such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff, though business needs may require year-round work, potentially at a different location during breaks.