Cafe Barista/Office Assistant

About the Role

Reporting to the School Principal, the Barista will serve as a welcoming presence at the school to all stakeholders who visit the coffee shop and front desk.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies for coffee bar.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Supports the School Administration team and School Front Desk.
• Contributes to program planning and management.
• Aligns with the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the school.
• Assists with financial planning and management of the coffee shop.
• Participates in fundraising activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Proficiency in modern business technology applications.
• Strong listening, verbal communication, and customer focus skills.
• Basic safety awareness and people skills.
• Action-oriented, organized, and reliable attendance.

Annual training and/or professional development is required for all employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly handles extremely hot liquids and equipment.
• Exposed to high frequency electrically operated equipment.
• Requires fine finger dexterity for tasks such as dialing a telephone and entering data into a computer.
• Must be able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech, both in person and on the telephone.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so others may understand, especially on the telephone.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Operates primarily in a professional on-site coffee shop within a school and office environment.
• May occasionally work in an office environment or non-standard workplaces as needed.
• Works during school hours but may also work evenings, weekends, and additional hours to accommodate activities such as Board meetings and public events.

This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by the Principal.