Barista Substitute

Boulder Public Library District • Boulder, CO

2d

About The Position

The Barista Substitute supports The Bookmark Café during staff absences and busy periods, working alongside the Café Manager and other café staff. The role may require operating a station alone while another employee is on break. It is an on-call position with no fixed or guaranteed hours. The substitute prepares beverages, serves customers, handles transactions, maintains a clean café, and assists with inventory and stocking. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment are important.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a café setting.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact positively with patrons.
• Basic knowledge of coffee preparation and café operations.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shifts and cover absences on short notice.
• Strong time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform physical work involving repetitive handling of items and frequent walking and standing.
• Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate restaurant equipment.
• Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to work in a multilevel facility.
• Seeing, hearing, and speaking are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other beverages according to established recipes and standards.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to patrons and respond to their needs and inquiries professionally and courteously.
• Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions accurately, and maintain a balanced cash drawer.
• Keep the café and surrounding areas clean and organized, including cleaning tables, counters, and equipment, and restocking supplies.
• Follow established opening and closing procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• When needed, assist with preparing and serving café products for library-sponsored events and public meetings.
• Work with the Café Manager and other staff to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist with inventory and stocking.

What This Job Offers

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