Posting Detail Information Working TitleLead Barista Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401488AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleTechnical/Support II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$41,808 - $45,989 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/02/2024 Description of Work Unit Housing & Dining Services Housing & Dining Services ( HDS ) is the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus. As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship. Within HDS , Workplace Inclusion & Talent Management as a work unit, provides training, on-going development, assessment initiatives, employee development, on-boarding and retention to support the creation of quality, equitable environments for students and staff to fulfill the mission, vision and values. Residential Dining Residential Dining Services’ ( RDS ) mission is to deliver an outstanding dining experience crafted by an engaged team dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. RDS operates 5 dining centers, 2 convenience stores, a full bakeshop, and a warehouse. We employee more than 1,000 employees who serve 12,000 meals per day to the 6,000 students who live on campus. WORKING AT CSU Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation’s leading research universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff. CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU , CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU . CSU Land Acknowledgement Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed. CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment. Position Summary The Lead Barista is responsible for all service and production in a coffee shop venue, as well as service for a convenience store. Duties include making beverages to order following set recipes and standards, offering top-notch customer service, stocking products, setting an example as a lead in your work area, and coaching student/hourly employees on drink production, stocking, and service. Please visithttps://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/for more information about working at Housing and Dining Services. Required Job Qualifications + Six months experience in a foodservice or retail operation Preferred Job Qualifications + One or more years of experience as a barista. + One or more years of experience working in a convenience store. + Experience in a high-volume foodservice and/or beverage production operation. + Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management from an accredited institution + Demonstrated ability to handle multiple activities and tasks with competing priorities. + Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary for building and maintaining successful work relationships. + Demonstrated experience providing memorable customer service interactions with customers and collogues. + Food safety certification such as ServSafe. Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryBeverage and Food Production Duty/Responsibility + Actively prepare made-to-order beverages using espresso machines, blenders, and other coffee shop equipment. + Prepare and serve foods to assure they meet the highest standards of quality and appearance. + Understand and safely use power operated foodservice production and cleaning equipment. + Meet defined food production standards guided by standardized recipes and menus. + Provide input on beverage and food production volume and inventory levels to assure services are not disrupted by outages. + Participate in food and supply ordering within a defined work area. + Record and verify necessary food production and service temperatures to assure the highest standards of safety are met continuously. + Monitor and restock beverage and food and supplies to prevent disruptions in service. + Conduct inventory and forecast future beverage and food and supply needs using defined menus and standardized recipes. + Conduct opening and closing procedures in a defined work area. + Indirectly supervise Foodservice Workers, Dining Services workers, Temporary Hourly Employees, and Student Employee within a defined work area to assure staff are meeting defined standards of food production, quality, and safety. Percentage Of Time65 Job Duty CategoryConvenience Store Operations Duty/Responsibility + Monitor and restock items in the Marketplace to assure full shelves and proper product mix. + Properly handle convenience store items by storing, refrigerating, freezing, or disposing following safety, sanitation, and operation guidelines. + Conduct inventory and orders by gathering data, past and present, to meet the need for future foods and supplies. + Assist and learn how to record and access customer counts, food preparation, production, inventory, and all other information pertinent to maintain inventory levels. Percentage Of Time20 Job Duty CategoryCustomer Service Duty/Responsibility + Always offer exemplary customer service. + Assure established customer service standards are modeled and met by indirect reports. + Establish and nurture a positive relationship with students, customers, and collogues. + Model appropriate behaviors that uphold the University’s Principles of Community. Percentage Of Time10 Job Duty CategoryTraining, Certification, and Other Duties Duty/Responsibility + Attend assigned and voluntary CSU , HDS , and department training sessions to continue improving knowledge and skills. + Successfully obtain the ServSafe food safety certification and maintain certification while employed as a Lead Cook. + Complete other duties as assigned. Percentage Of Time5 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your application will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us athttps://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with your work experience, education, certifications and any other relevant information and provide the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For full consideration, please apply by 9/2/2024. Please make sure align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications on the application via postinghttps://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/149811. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Successfully complete the WorkSteps evaluation., Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work - This position may be required to work extended shift hours and or a modified swing shift to meet departmental staffing requirements. Search ContactAnthony King; 970-491-4703; anthony.king@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents