Cafe Barista

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

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

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.

Program planning and management

• Contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school.

Financial planning and management

• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

2. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

3. Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

4. Proficiency in modern business technology applications.

5. Listening, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus, Customer Service, Basic Safety, People Skills, Action Oriented, Organization, Attendance

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

Additional Notes

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. The employee regularly handles extremely hot liquids and equipment. The employee is exposed to high frequency electrically operated equipment.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional facility, specifically an on-site coffee shop. The Barista usually works in the coffee shop and may occasionally work in an office environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. The Barista works a part-time workweek, but additionally will work evening, weekends, and any additional hours necessary to accommodate activities such as Board meetings and representing the organization at public events.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal. Paramount Schools of Excellence reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.