New York Institute of Technology is hiring: Barista-PT in Village of Old Westbur

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. NYIT is a nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, welcoming nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, with programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of professionals across fields. For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Barista-PT position details are below.

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a part-time Barista to work at our cafe on the Long Island campus. Responsibilities include:

• Operate and serve coffee beverages with an espresso machine and follow Starbucks recipes to prepare beverages in a timely manner.
• Have all drink bases, coffees, milk, and other items needed for operation of the "We Proudly Serve Starbucks" program at the start of each shift.
• Maintain and clean espresso machines, cold brew machines, coffee brewers, and other related equipment on a daily and weekly schedule.
• Communicate with shift lead and Culinary Operations Manager to ensure items needed for the next day are ready at the end of each shift.
• Stay up to date on seasonal Starbucks offerings and opportunities.
• Weekly ordering of items for the Starbucks coffee bar area and other cafe items.
• Ensure cashier station is ready for service at the designated time.
• Maintain a log of errors and customer returns; report entries to supervisor daily.

• Customer Service: Greet customers, provide prompt, courteous service, respond to comments, and assist with cafe offerings as needed.
• Front of House Duties: Replenish and clean grab-and-go areas, set up Salad bar station, ensure equipment is operational, and maintain sanitation and closing procedures.
• Serve as backup to cooks, assist with stocking and serving food to students.
• Document inventories and restocking needs with the kitchen staff; manage low-inventory items and restocking duties.

• Maintenance and Cleaning: Daily cleaning duties, operate dishwasher, clean equipment, and dispose of leftovers; comply with sanitation guidelines (HACCP).
• Complete sanitation checklists, document cleaning days, and schedule maintenance for espresso and coffee brewers.
• Work in other areas on campus as needed (cafés, kiosks, events) and be flexible with positions and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent (or combination of education and experience with comparable knowledge and skills). Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to perform basic mathematics. Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, basic computer knowledge).

Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, standing for extended periods is common; occasional lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary information: Base annual base salary is listed as USD $23.00 per hour (minimum and maximum are both $23.00 per hour). This information may be adjusted based on factors as described in NYIT policy.