Position Summary
The Library Café Associate at Roar N’ Pour Library Café is responsible for providing efficient, high-quality food and beverage service in a university library. This role prepares breakfast and lunch paninis, crafts hot and cold coffee beverages, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace. Associates play a key role in creating a welcoming café experience while supporting smooth operations during peak morning and lunch service periods.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation:
● Prepare breakfast and lunch paninis according to café recipes and food safety standards
● Properly heat, assemble, and package food items for service
● Monitor food quality, portioning, and presentation
Beverage Preparation:
● Prepare hot and cold coffee beverages, including brewed coffee, iced coffee, cold brew, and specialty non-espresso beverages
● Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
● Properly handle milk, syrups, and other beverage ingredients
Customer Service
● Greet guests in a friendly, professional manner and provide efficient service
● Accurately take orders and process transactions
● Maintain a welcoming, respectful atmosphere appropriate for a library setting
Cleanliness & Sanitation
● Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift
● Clean and sanitize all equipment, including coffee brewers, panini presses, blenders, and refrigerators
● Complete daily, weekly, opening, and closing cleaning tasks according to café and health department standards
● Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines
Operations & Teamwork
● Assist with opening and closing procedures as assigned
● Stock supplies, rotate product, and communicate low inventory needs to leadership
● Work collaboratively with team members to support high-volume service periods
● Accept coaching and feedback to improve performance and efficiency
Qualifications
● Previous food service or coffee experience preferred but not required
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
● Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
● Excellent customer service and communication skills
● Dependable and punctual
Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand and move for extended periods
● Frequent reaching, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
● Ability to safely work around hot equipment and beverages
Hours of Operation & Availability
● Café Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
● Required Availability: Monday–Friday, 6:00–6:30 AM through 2:30–3:00 PM
No evenings or weekends
Contact:
Olivia Keeley - okeeley@theunioncc.com
OR
Sara Zilligen - starbucks@theunioncc.com
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person