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Req #: 238047

Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES

Appointing Department Web Address: https://hfs.uw.edu/About

Posting Date: 10/11/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 10/25/2024

Salary: $3,492 - $4,119 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

BARISTA LEAD-MICROSOFT CAFE

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

POSITION PURPOSE Prepare and serve food and beverages in the Microsoft Café on UW Campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service Orientation

• Delivers Starbucks’ branded customer service by consistently evaluating the environment for cues

• Delivers prompt service and quality beverages and products

• Engages and educates customers about coffee-related topicsTeamwork

• Lead employees in food preparation, serving and/or dishwashing

• At the beginning of the shift, assign Food Service Workers 1 and student staff to meet service needs for the shift.

• Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others

• Contributes to a positive team environment through cooperation and collaboration with coworkers

• Builds effective working relationships to accomplish store tasks and goals

• Maintains a clean and organized workspace so staff can locate resources and product as needed

• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to set a positive example for the teamCoffee, Espresso & Specialty Beverage Preparation

• Prepares and serves quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers

• Monitors the preparation of beverages to insure that Starbucks standards for quality, portioning and consistency are followed, making corrections as needed

• Troubleshoots equipment issues with espresso machine, grinder, and other related equipment

• Performs bar duties and bar back when neededCashier/Point of Sale Operation

• Follows operational policies and procedures for cash handling and safety and security

• Operates point of sale systems, keying in sales, taking payments and making change

• Processes loyalty card transaction, including redemption of rewardsBar Back

• Gathers customer pastry and food orders and package according to Starbucks specifications

• Prepares hot foods to customer order and packages according to Starbucks specifications

• Monitors the supply of foods ready for display/heating according to Starbucks specificationsStocking, Storage and Receiving

• Completes order/inventory sheets to ensure adequate supply of items necessary for operation

• Stocks food and beverage display areas according to current Starbucks specifications

• Receives ordered materials, check purchase receipts and invoices; returns damaged goods

• Stores merchandise received and rotates stock in refrigerators, freezers or storage rooms according to food handling guidelines and current Starbucks requirements

• Monitors and handles prepared foods according to Starbucks instructions and for compliance with Washington State health code regulations, including taking and recording food temperatures before the food leaves the production area

• Maintains compliance with state and institution policies regarding receipt, issuance and inventory of supplies, materials and equipmentCleanliness and Safety

• Follows Starbucks guidelines for maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Closes down and and participates in the cleaning of the store and setting up the facility for the next shift Inspects food service equipment to determine proper care, use and operation; reports malfunctions

• Reports operational and safety problems to store leadership promptlyCBORD

• Take inventory counts using tally sheets from CBORD FSS system.

• Use recipes and production sheets from CBORD FSS to execute food preparation.Additional Duties:

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

• Performs related duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience preparing and serving food and beverage or equivalent education/experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate leadership, customer service and espresso experience in fast-paced environments, and who demonstrate a strong focus on teamwork and providing consistently high-quality products and service. CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

• The schedule is 7am- 3:30pm. Shift time may vary depending on operational conditions. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.