Coffee Shop Associate

Boone, North Carolina

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Job Description

Coffee Shop Associate - Miracle Grounds Coffee Shop & Café

Location/Schedule: Crossnore, NC. Part-time, 20-hour/week position. The Coffee Shop is open Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and this role requires flexibility in scheduling. Workdays may vary based on operational needs. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for special events. Work involves food preparation and working in a kitchen.

Your Impact: At Crossnore Communities for Children, our mission is simple: helping children and families find hope and healing. As a Coffee Shop Associate, you’ll help create a warm and welcoming space for students, families, staff, volunteers, and community members. This role is about more than making coffee. The Coffee Shop Associate helps provide great customer service, prepares food and drinks, keeps the café clean and organized, and supports a positive environment for everyone who visits Miracle Grounds Coffee Shop & Café.

Hiring Range: $16.40 to 17.25 an hour - Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range, while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous food service, coffee shop, retail, or customer service experience preferred.
Experience handling food preparation and cash transactions preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

A successful Coffee Shop Associate should have:

Friendly and positive customer service skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Dependability and punctuality
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to stay organized and multitask
Basic cash handling or register experience
Ability to follow food safety rules
Respect for people from all backgrounds
A positive attitude and strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service

Greet customers and create a friendly environment
Take customer orders and answer questions
Prepare coffee, drinks, and food items
Handle cash and card payments using the register/POS system
Help customers in a professional and respectful way

Food Prep & Cleaning

Prepare and stock food and drinks
Keep kitchen, dining, and outdoor areas clean and organized
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Help maintain a clean and safe workspace

Team Support

Work closely with coworkers, volunteers, and students
Help with daily coffee shop tasks and special events
Attend trainings and team meetings
Support other tasks as needed

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Boone, North Carolina
Website	https://www.crossnore.org/careers/job-openings/

Skills

Coffee Makingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched

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