Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Position: Student Employee for Starbucks
Department: Dining Services
Classification:Part-time, Non-benefit eligible
Duties:
- Welcomingcustomers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, andaccepting orders and payments.
- Preparingfoods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffeebeans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
- Packagingfood and beverages for sale.
- Sellingcoffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differencesbetween items, and educating customers about brewing methods.
- Cleaningand restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipmentand utensils.
- Learningabout brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentationtechniques to improve food quality.
- Updatingsignage and displays to attract customers.
- Working aspart of a fun, high-energy team.
- Adhering toall food safety regulations and quality controls.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.
May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. - The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.
Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University. - Trainingand willingness to learn.
- Exceptionallistening and communication skills.
- Ability towalk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
- Availabilityto work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, afternoons.
- A polite,engaging personality.
- Commitmentto customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- Willingness to work as part of ahigh-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Goodwin 2nd Floor
Hours per week: 15 - 20 hours
Days/Times preferred: Morning, Afternoon and some evening
Hiring Supervisor: Michael Koval
Benedictine University does not discriminate in itsadmissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship andloan programs; athletic and other University administered programs oremployment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional andstatutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsoredinstitution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and tocomplete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire. Per Gov. Pritzker's Executive Order proof ofvaccination or weekly COVID-19 testing is required.
Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.