Summer Part-time Barista

Job Description

Make lives meaningful through making.

Who We Are

Penland School of Craft is an international center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 420 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 16 teaching studios and 60 historic and contemporary buildings. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a staff of 50+. Penland operates with a $54 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $8.4 million. We are located about an hour northeast of Asheville, NC.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values.

Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background.Summer Coffee House Barista

Reports to: Coffee House Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Status: Temporary part-time

(May 23 - August 16, 2024)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Start date: May 23, 2024

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Position Summary

The Coffee House Barista is responsible for maintaining good customer relations, preparing and serving menu items as requested, performing daily clean-up, and operating a cash register. This position reports to the coffee house manager and is a part-time (up to 16 hours per week), non-exempt, temporary position. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Works the counter with the coffee house manager

Operates the cash register

Makes coffee, other drinks, and food to order

Completes shift duties as outlined by the coffee house manager

Completes daily and weekly clean-up

Uses good hygiene practices in the handling of all food items

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must have completed high school or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.

Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations using a cash register.

Must be able to multitask and have good customer service skills.

Must have transportation to and from the school.

Food service experience, including food prep and wait staff experience, is preferred.

Must have current COVID vaccination and boosters or a Penland-approved exemption.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and talk fluently and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in areas of the campus with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Compensation

The starting wage for this position is $16.40 per hour for up to 16 hours per week.

To Apply

The position will remain open until filled. The scheduled start date is May 23.