Barista - MU CIM (Part-Time) - Muskegon, MI

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit & Nationally!

Join the team at Baker College! We're looking for a part-time Barista for the Culinary Institute of Michigan at our Muskegon Campus-bring your skills and be part of something great!

Are you ready to showcase your skills in customer service and precision? As a Barista at the CIM, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing and daily register balancing. Work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to Muskegon County Health Department's food safety and sanitation standards.

As a Barista at Baker College, you will provide outstanding customer service by preparing specialty coffees, teas, and smoothies, and offering high-quality baked goods and pastries. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive and professional attitude while representing the college and ensuring a clean, well-organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with Muskegon County Health Department sanitation and food-safety procedures. Key duties include managing the weekly schedule, inventory, and product ordering, accurately processing customer transactions, and performing register balance functions. Additionally, you will oversee quality control for baked goods, adhere to the professional dress code, and attend all staff meetings, training, and events. You will also assist in training, coaching, and mentoring new employees to uphold the high standards of the cafe.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required for this position, with at least one year of cashier and customer service experience preferred. Previous experience as a Barista and familiarity with supervisory roles and register balancing are also desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

The successful candidate will embody and support the student-first philosophy, contributing to the overall success of Baker College while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador both on and off campus.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

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Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

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A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required for this position, with at least one year of cashier and customer service experience preferred. Previous experience as a Barista and familiarity with supervisory roles and register balancing are also desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.