We are looking for hard-working, dependable, outgoing, and creative individuals to join our team. Flexible availability is preferred, and shifts could include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. (Read below for detailed job description).

Fairmount Coffee Co. is an outreach ministry of Fairmount Ministries. The vision of Fairmount Ministries is to foster relationships, community, and dialogue about faith and life, in order to bring people closer to Jesus Christ. Fairmount Coffee Co. accomplishes that vision as we strive to bring the WSU, the Fairmount Neighborhood, and surrounding Wichita community together in a warm and welcoming environment. We offer locally-sourced coffee as well as a variety of other beverages and food items.

Learn more about our organization at www.fairmountministries.org.

Learn more about the Outreach Mission of Fairmount Coffee Co. at www.fairmountcoffee.com.

Responsibilities of a Barista at Fairmount Coffee Co. include but are not limited to:

Customer Service

• Welcome customers by helping them determine their beverage and food interests and needs.
• Describe menu items including product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
• Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
• Receive and process customer payments.
• Promote a culture of hospitality, one customer at a time.
• Engage with customers; ask about their day, get to know them, encourage them to come back.
• Answer phone as needed and respond to customer needs
• Has basic coffee knowledge.
• Has a willingness to learn about coffee, flavor profiles, and food pairings.
• Participate in opportunities such as training/workshops to learn more about the products offered at Fairmount Coffee Co.

Product Preparation

• Prepare and sell beverages by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for each beverage.
• Prepare and serve a variety of menu items, such as coffee, tea, smoothies, other beverages, pastries and cookies, such as sandwiches or salads.
• Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
• Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, for use in food service.
• Restock supplies or retail products as needed.
• Set up or restock bakery displays. Cleanliness/Upkeep Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
• Clean service or seating areas, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping counters and tables.
• Clean and restock bathrooms.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Take out garbage.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Perform other duties as instructed by manager or shift leader.

General

• Follow direction and instruction from shift supervisor or manager.
• Follow open-up and/or close-out procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• This position will require frequent standing and use of hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and frequently bend and twist from the waist.
• Regularly required to handle food, hot beverages, and work with sharp objects.
• Must obtain a Food Handler’s Card prior to beginning employment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $8.25/hour

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $8.25 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are the days and times you are available to work?
• Approximately how many hours would you prefer to work a week?
• Why are you interested in the Barista Position at Fairmount Coffee Co. ?
• How is your previous experience relevant to this role?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person