Barista | Part-Time

Frasier • Boulder, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista role is a key part of the café experience at Frasier. In this role, you’ll prepare espresso beverages and café items while helping create a space that is warm, organized, and welcoming for residents, guests, and team members. You’ll play an important role in daily interactions that make Frasier feel like home. Frasier is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, on a mission to build community that inspires and celebrates life. Their values-based culture fosters community, cultivates curiosity, inspires excellence, and leads with respect and accountability in every interaction.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Clear, respectful communication with residents, guests, and team members
• Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (training provided)
• Comfort learning point-of-sale systems and handling basic transactions
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous barista, food service, or customer-facing experience preferred but not required
• Take pride in delivering friendly, attentive service and creating positive daily interactions with residents, guests, and team members.
• Balance attention to detail with efficient execution, ensuring beverage quality, order accuracy, and presentation standards are consistently met.
• Stay calm, focused, and professional while multitasking during busy café service periods.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, supporting peers and contributing to smooth daily café operations.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, follow established procedures, and show up reliably for scheduled shifts.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, listening attentively and responding thoughtfully to customer needs.
• Represent Frasier with professionalism, care, and respect while modeling the organization’s values in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, guests, and coworkers warmly and professionally
• Provide timely, accurate beverage and food service
• Build familiarity with regular guests and their preferences
• Prepare espresso drinks and café food items using standardized recipes
• Maintain quality, presentation, and portion standards
• Support catering or special café service needs as assigned
• Keep café equipment, workstations, and service areas clean and organized
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing tasks using checklists
• Replenish café supplies and condiments as needed
• Assist fellow dining team members to keep operations running smoothly
• Participate in peer-to-peer training with support from dining leadership

Benefits

• Pay Range: $19.80-22.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Frasier pays 83% of your Health, Dental & Vision premiums
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5%
• Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, up to 18 days/year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• On-site fitness center at no cost
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• YMCA membership for just $10/month
• Free EcoPass for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED