Position Summary:

Are you ready to be a vital person on our campus? The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks to fulfill temporary Barista opening. The barista promotes coffee consumption by preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, pastries, and other menu items. This position also assists in the care, cleaning, and stocking of café disposables, grab and go food items, and beverages.

This is a temporary position during the academic year (September through May) and is not benefit or leave eligible. Wage for this position is $17.00 per hour.

• Competitive wage
• Varying shift times and hours available
• Flexible schedules
• Summers, weekends, and holidays off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Reduced rate at the Pioneer Activity Center
• Discounted meal rate
• Access to beautiful campus
• Sign on bonus after successful completion of six-month probationary period (terms and conditions apply)

Responsibilities:

• Produces and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to specifications and/or customer customizations
• Processes customer transactions by performing cashier duties
• Maintains clean and organized workspaces, coffee machines, and equipment
• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assists and guides student workers
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food and beverage preparation and associated activities
• Performs routine food preparation according to specifications
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions as needed
• Rotates and stocks supplies
• Monitors & maintains accurate inventory levels
• Additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous retail experience
• Familiarity with phone/office/POS software

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: October 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume (if available)
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.