Barista

Want to be a part of your local community and make people smile while also providing them with a sense of belonging? You can do this and so much more as a barista working for Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-operative. Just Us! provides all workers with internal training covering a range of topics, involvement in our innovation program, professional development and the opportunity to become a Worker Member of our Co-op. Build relationships with our customers while increasing your coffee knowledge and drink making skills! If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, check out our website for our full barista job posting: www.justuscoffee.com

Job Title: Barista
Department/Team: Coffeehouses (Retail)

Reports to: Retail Manager

Status: Part Time

Salary: $15.70 an hour

Job Category: R

Direct Reports: No

Membership: Not Required

Location: Wolfville Coffeehouse and Grand Pre Coffeehouse

Held by:

Effective/Updated: February 2025

Working Relationships: Lead Barista Trainer, Assistant Coffeehouse Manager, Coffeehouse Team Members

Overall purpose of this position:

The barista’s goal is to provide the best possible experience to our customers. Baristas consistently provide excellent-quality drinks, facilitate a welcoming and clean atmosphere, are knowledgeable about the coffeehouse products, and serve as ambassadors to the wider public on the goals, values, and operation of JUCRC. They complete day-to-day tasks as required or delegated for the smooth operation of the coffeehouse.

Customer Experience Responsibilities:

• Providing an exceptional experience for all customers and commitment to the quality of producer-partners' products
• Ensure constantly clean, comfortable, and on-brand environment within our cafés
• Producing and serving quality drinks according to the recipes, standards, and methods set out by the Lead Barista Trainer

Operations Responsibilities:

• Ensuring shift-specific tasks are completed daily which include opening, mid-day and closing tasks
• Adhering to all health and safety and environmental workplace laws
• Adhering to and ensuring all Co-op policies and procedures
• Attending scheduled team meetings
• Attending and participating in educational opportunities provided by the Co-op which includes our internal Training Program
• Understanding and effectively participating in our worker Co-operative model

· Engage with other teams and departments while participating in the First Crack Innovation Program

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Ability to communicate in English both written and verbally
• Basic math and computer skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for employees and customers
• Passion for inclusive hospitality experiences
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Collaborative team leadership skills
• Multitasking and prioritizing skills
• Attention to details
• Reliable and consistent
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Passion to learn about fair trade coffee, chocolate, tea and sugar

Desirable Criteria:

• First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Training
• Experience in the coffee industry
• Experience in customer service as a Server, Host, or Barista
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 Apps including Word and Excel
• Ability to use POS System

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to comfortably move and extend arms for prolonged periods of time
• Lifting up to 25kg on occasion
• Contact with wet/hot surfaces
• Shift work, including weekends, early morning, and late evening hours

Job Requirements:

• WHMIS Certificate
• Fully enclosed, slip resistant shoes
• Transportation to workplaces

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $15.70 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you have weekend availability and some week days to cover shifts as required?
• Do you have reliable transportation to our cafe located in Hortonville?

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08
Expected start date: 2025-08-18