Cafe Barista - Student Employment

Cafe Barista - Student Employment

• Lakewood, Colorado, United States
• Student or Work Study
• Opening on: Jul 2 2026
• Closing on: Dec 31 2026

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Title: Cafe Barista - Student Employment

Position Type: Work study

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: RRCC Food Services

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $19.37 - $19.89 / hour

Job Summary:

The Coffee Shop at RRCC is seeking friendly Baristas! This position includes handling cash, washing dishes, filling coffee and tea orders, mixing specialty drink orders, cleaning and stocking the store, and attending to store needs as they arise to maintain the highest quality of functionality. Most importantly, this position involves working with customers and promoting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This position reports to Alexander Gilliam. The work schedule for this position are during the semester Monday - Friday 7:00am - 11:00am & 11:00am - 3:00pm., at the Lakewood location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.

This is a student employee position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.

Students who qualify for work study employment are encouraged to apply.

Competencies/KSAs:

Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.

Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.

All candidates must be friendly, customer-oriented, fast and accurate

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

For work study employment:

1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.

2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

For student hourly employment:

1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Other Required Qualifications

1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

3. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.

4. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.

5. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.

This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.

The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Application Instructions:

Advertised Hourly Pay

The compensation for this position is $19.37 - $19.89 / hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Upload your course schedule

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Alexander.Gilliam@rrcc.edu.

For questions regarding full-time, part-time, or student employment opportunities at Red Rocks Community College, please contact Angelee Cornejo, Talent Acquisition Partner at Angelee.Cornejo@rrcc.edu.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

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