Fair Grounds Barista (Winter 2027)

Job Description

The University of the Fraser Valley Student Union Society (SUS) is a BC Not-For-Profit Society representing and serving UFV students. The Society manages the Student Union Building and facilitates services such as the UFV U-Pass, food services, and the student health and dental plan. SUS also provides support to an active community by organizing events and providing wellness and developmental programming. As the official representative body of UFV students, our mission is to be an inclusive community that provides high-quality, accessible programs and services. We are the unified voice advocating on behalf of student interests in the UFV community, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive.

We are now accepting applications for the Winter Semester

Please wait to submit your application until you have finalized your winter class schedule

Work Schedule: Part-Time (6 - 8 hours per week)

Looking for Wednesday availability

Compensation: $18.25 per hour

Reporting to: Facilities Operations Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you a reliable, friendly, and hard-working coffee enthusiast? We are looking for a UFV student to join our Fair Grounds team, delivering excellent customer service on campus. You will be preparing and serving hot & cold beverages, including various types of coffee, tea, and blended drinks, along with pastries, cookies, and sandwiches.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a program at the University of the Fraser Valley.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE FAIR GROUNDS COFFEE BARISTA:

Fairgrounds Baristas perform several job duties and provide outstanding customer service to the UFV community:

• Take orders and make coffee, tea, and other drinks to customer specifications
• Reheat food, restock the display case, and also operate cash registers and credit card machines
• Clean and maintain coffee machines, equipment work areas, condiment stands, and preparation areas
• Offer excellent customer service and speedy delivery of all beverages as well as complete assigned tasks
• Report any customer feedback to the shift supervisor
• Accurately process orders in our point of sale system
• Answer customer questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness
• Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
• Restock shelves and supplies as needed
• Report potential safety hazards and any accidents to the shift supervisor
• Follow health and safety guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS

• Must be a current UFV Student
• Food Safe certification is required
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills
• Must work with and treat all people respectfully and equally
• Professional work ethic, exercising good judgement, initiative, and high degree of diplomacy
• Able to manage deadlines and plan tasks well in advance
• Work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Weekly schedules will be prepared by the Facilities Operations Manager and will consider the employee’s academic schedule.

CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The UFV Student Union Society is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to employment practices that are free from discrimination and barriers

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.