Cafe Barista

Approximately 10 Hours per Week

Pay: $12.00/hour + Tips

Position Overview

Baristas are an essential part of the Fresh Start CoffeeWorks caf team, providing excellent coffee and genuine hospitality while supporting the overall mission and daily operation of the caf.

Previous coffee experience is welcomed but not required. We are looking for dependable, welcoming, and teachable team members who enjoy serving people, working as part of a team, and creating a great caf experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Coffee & Beverage Preparation

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, and other caf drinks according to Fresh Start CoffeeWorks recipes and standards.

• Learn proper espresso preparation, milk steaming, brewing, and other foundational barista skills.

• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across caf beverages.

• Participate in ongoing coffee and beverage training.

Customer Service & Hospitality

• Provide warm, genuine, and attentive hospitality to every customer.

• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently.

• Help create a welcoming caf environment where customers feel known and valued.

• Represent Fresh Start CoffeeWorks and its mission positively to customers and the community.

Caf Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting caf.

• Complete assigned opening and closing responsibilities.

• Complete regular cleaning, restocking, and organization tasks.

• Follow caf procedures for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment care.

• Communicate product, equipment, or operational needs to the Shift Lead or Caf Manager.

Teamwork & Mission

• Work alongside and support fellow Baristas, Shift Leads, and Fresh Start interns.

• Help create a positive, encouraging, and team-oriented work environment.

• Model professionalism, dependability, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

• Support Fresh Start interns as they learn caf responsibilities and develop workplace skills.

• Participate in ongoing coffee, hospitality, and workplace training.

• Help represent the mission and values of Fresh Start CoffeeWorks through everyday interactions with customers, coworkers, and interns.

Qualifications

• Previous coffee, restaurant, retail, or customer service experience welcomed but not required.

• Friendly and comfortable interacting with customers.

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

• Willing to receive coaching and continue developing coffee and hospitality skills.

• Ability to maintain cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail.

• Passion for serving others and contributing to the mission of Fresh Start CoffeeWorks.

Schedule & Compensation

This position is approximately 10 hours per week, depending on availability and caf staffing needs. Shifts may include opening, daytime, closing, weekend, and special event hours.

Compensation: $12.00 per hour + tips.

Baristas report to the Caf Manager and work under the on-shift leadership of the Shift Lead when applicable.