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Position Title:

Barista

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Barista

Position Summary:

Are you ready to be a vital person on our campus? The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks to fulfill a Barista opening. The barista promotes coffee consumption by preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, pastries, and other menu items. This position also assists in the care, cleaning, and stocking of café disposables, grab and go food items, and beverages. Wage for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Assists and guides student workers

• Produces and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to specifications and/or customer customizations

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food and beverage preparation and associated activities

• Processes customer transactions by performing cashier duties

• Performs routine food preparation according to specifications

• Maintains clean and organized work spaces, coffee machines, and equipment

• Produces and serves specialty hot and cold beverages according to specifications and/or customer customizations

• Processes customer transactions by performing cashier duties

• Maintains clean and organized workspaces, coffee machines, and equipment

• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Assists and guides student workers

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food and beverage preparation and associated activities

• Performs routine food preparation according to specifications

• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions as needed

• Rotates and stocks supplies

• Monitors & maintains accurate inventory levels

• Additional duties as assigned

Other benefits include:

• Competitive wage

• Varying shift times and hours available

• Health insurance

• Flexible schedules

• Summers, weekends, and holidays off

• Opportunities for advancement

• Reduced rate at the Pioneer Activity Center

• Discounted meal rate

• Access to beautiful campus

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Previous retail experience

• Familiarity with phone/office/POS software

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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How to Apply:
Applications are due by November 26, 2025.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume (if available)

• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

 

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

 

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

 

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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