Fair Grounds Barista

UFV SUS•Abbotsford, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of the Fraser Valley Student Union Society (SUS) is a BC Not-For-Profit Society representing and serving UFV students. The Society manages the Student Union Building and facilitates services such as the UFV U-Pass, food services, and the student health and dental plan. SUS also provides support to an active community by organizing events and providing wellness and developmental programming. As the official representative body of UFV students, our mission is to be an inclusive community that provides high-quality, accessible programs and services. We are the unified voice advocating on behalf of student interests in the UFV community, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive. We are now accepting applications for the Fall Semester. This is a part-time position, working 6-8 hours per week, with compensation of $18.25 per hour. The Fair Grounds Barista will report to the Facilities Operations Manager. Are you a reliable, friendly, and hard-working coffee enthusiast? We are looking for a UFV student to join our Fair Grounds team, delivering excellent customer service on campus. You will be preparing and serving hot & cold beverages, including various types of coffee, tea, and blended drinks, along with pastries, cookies, and sandwiches. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a program at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Requirements

Must be a current UFV Student
Food Safe certification is required
Willingness to learn and develop professional skills
Must work with and treat all people respectfully and equally
Professional work ethic, exercising good judgement, initiative, and high degree of diplomacy
Able to manage deadlines and plan tasks well in advance
Work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Take orders and make coffee, tea, and other drinks to customer specifications
Reheat food, restock the display case, and also operate cash registers and credit card machines
Clean and maintain coffee machines, equipment work areas, condiment stands, and preparation areas
Offer excellent customer service and speedy delivery of all beverages as well as complete assigned tasks
Report any customer feedback to the shift supervisor
Accurately process orders in our point of sale system
Answer customer questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness
Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
Restock shelves and supplies as needed
Report potential safety hazards and any accidents to the shift supervisor
Follow health and safety guidelines