Campus Retail Associate - Cafe Barista

5w1 month ago

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.

Greensboro, US · Temporary · $24,000 – $29,000

About this role

This temporary barista role at the UNCG Bookstore Cafe offers a chance to be part of a vibrant campus hub that supports student life and learning. As a Campus Retail Associate, you will provide superior customer service while supporting store leaders in all facets of retail operations.

Your day-to-day will involve preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold food and drinks following prescribed recipes and techniques. You will also process sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments, and keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products.

You will work within a dynamic team environment focused on creating positive experiences for students, faculty, and alumni. The role requires flexibility in scheduling for opening, midday, or closing shifts, with occasional weekends, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment through proper sanitation and food handling standards.

This temporary position offers valuable, transferrable experience in a fast-paced retail and food service setting. You will have the opportunity to build skills in customer engagement, food preparation, and store operations while enjoying perks like flexible scheduling and a generous employee discount.

Requirements

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to be considered for employment.
Previous food handling experience preferred.
Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience.
An outstanding attitude with the willingness to learn and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment.
Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
Flexible availability throughout the academic year including peak periods.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food and drinks following prescribed recipes and techniques.
Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit.
Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.
Set up or restock displays, wrap, label, date, and rotate food items for sale.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following cleaning, sanitation, and operational standards.
Perform routine housekeeping including dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, and trash removal.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling
Sick time accrual from date of hire
Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks
Management Development Program Opportunities
Daily Pay earned wage access available to all store employees
Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period)