Barista - MU CIM; Part-Time

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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; performing register balance functions; overseeing quality control for baked goods; adhering to the professional dress code; attending all staff meetings, training, and events; and assisting in training, coaching, and mentoring new employees to uphold the high standards of the café.

Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is required, 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, excellent time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively are essential.

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.

About Baker College:
Founded in 1911, 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, guiding us to create an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish.

Additional information:

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level
• Employment type
  
  Part‑time
• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Higher Education

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