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Cafe Barista - Part Time - South Campus

1/28/2026

The barista is responsible for providing quality food service, handling monetary transactions, and maintaining a safe environment. They will also manage inventory and supplies while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
James River Church, led by Pastors John and Debbie Lindell, is one church in four locations in southwest Missouri and online. The church is passionate about making everyone connected to James River Church feel welcomed home through inspiring worship services and high-energy kids and youth programs. The leadership at James River Church is dedicated to teaching the whole Word of God through engaging, expository preaching. We pray these messages are a blessing and encouragement to your life as God reveals His truth to you through the good news of the Gospel! Our Core Values are to: Reach the Lost Expository Preaching Prayer and Worship Discipleship Children & Youth Involved People in Ministry Encourage People We would love for you to visit one of our campuses. You find out all the details about visiting a campus, as well as planning out your visit at https://jamesriver.org/visit. We also have a fully integrated online campus for we would love for you to be a part of! You can check out all of our online options at https://jamesriver.org/online-church.
About the Role

Description

Job Summary


Under the direction of the Food Services Director and Campus Café Lead, this position provides quality food service to all customers. The Barista should be knowledgeable of the building layout as they are often looked to as an information point. The barista should have exceptional social skills and maintain a professional and positive manner. This includes detailed knowledge of the James River Café coffee drink procedure as well as day-to-day operations of the cafe. 


Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Responsible for handling monetary transactions: Must be able to accurately conduct sale transactions, maintain a balanced sales drawer and make café deposits.
  • With proper training, must be able to operate espresso/ brewing machines, baking, and cleaning.
  • Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to maintain a safe environment. 
  • Must be able to follow daily open and close procedures when applicable.
  • Must be able to adjust to changes in plans and put the solution into action.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates great character such as but not limited to honesty, integrity, and a positive attitude. 
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Flexibility in scheduling.
  • Must be punctual and dependable.
  • Enthusiasm to learn.
  • The barista will receive training upon hire on required responsibilities as well as continual      training in café procedures and safety.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
  • Manage inventory and supplies
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations
  • Receive deliveries and confirm accuracy of invoice


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of daily café operations.
  • Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.
  • The barista will receive training upon hire on required responsibilities as well as continual training in café procedures and safety.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
  • Knowledge of sanitation regulations
  • Have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of coffee
  • Ability to gauge customers preferences
  • Willing to receive Food Handlers or ServSafe certification.
  • Able to lift 30 pounds, bend and twist
  • Able to stand for long periods of time 


Code of Conduct & Character

  

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.  As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:


1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

    a. Daily devotional time with the Lord.

    b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

    a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

    b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.

5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.

6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.

7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.



HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

 

JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

  • “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) 
  • “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV) 


ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

  • “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) 
  • “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT) 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve! 

  • “So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) 
  • “…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG) 


LOVE AND CARE

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! 

  • “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)
  • “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT) 


SERVANT - MINDED

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. 

  • “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) 
  • “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT) 
  • “…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP) 


 

Key Skills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingEspresso Machine OperationBakingCleaningCommunicationSanitation RegulationsInventory ManagementFlexibilityDependabilityOrganizational SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCoffee KnowledgeFood Safety Certification
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityCustomer Service & Support
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