Haverford College invites applications for our year-round, full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits-eligible Cashier and Barista opportunity.  

Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: Haverford College, On-Site

About the Position
The Cashier & Barista performs a variety of duties associated with the preparation and service of beverages and retail items, along with sanitation, for board plan, summer conferences, and special events within the COOP Library café and the Dining Center.  The Cashier & Barista is expected to maintain the highest level of customer service at all times, and is required to work early morning hours, evening hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position is considered essential staff and must work during inclement weather and other Campus emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and sell coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, expresso, expresso, caffe latte, and cappuccino
• Welcome customers by determining their coffee or beverage interests and needs
• Educate customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu and answering questions
• Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; and maintaining and stocking supplies, pastries, and cookies grab and go items for café
• Assist with putting away and restocking of delivered items
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling supervisor for repairs
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following Haverford Dining standards and sanitation regulations
• Enhance coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Adhere to standards outlined by sanitation program (Serve Safe) and local, state, and federal guidelines
• Assist in training and supervising of student worker staff
• Other duties as assigned

Line of Report: The Casher/Barista reports to Retail Operations Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience as a barista or cashier in a high-volume environment
• Current Serv Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written instructions (menu/production sheets)
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic
• Good manual dexterity and good sight
• Proficient in communicating orally and in writing to customers, co-workers, and management
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written instructions and recipes
• Ability to be mobile between workstations and numerous campus buildings
• Working knowledge of safety precautions associated with the food service industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a barista or cashier in a college/university setting

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures
• Must be able to stand for periods up to 4 hours at a time, bend over, lift up to 50 pounds, and climb stairs
• This position requires working early morning hours, evening hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• This position is considered essential staff and must work during inclement weather and other Campus emergencies.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Cashier-and-Barista_R578. The application deadline is May 7, 2024. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting [at] haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.