POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

	Position:           Barista Reports To:       Kitchen Supervisor & Food & Beverage Manager Last Updated:   August 2026 Qualifications:  A full time or part-time fee-paying student Location:           Oakville Campus Term:                   August 2026 – April 2027 Salary Range:    $17.87 Hours:                  10-15 hours per week  This posting is for an existing vacancy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Baristas are responsible for the preparation and serving of all food and beverages in the Bruin Coffee House – Mississauga/Brampton/Oakville, as well as stocking, rotating, and prep of raw materials and menu items. Baristas may also be asked to help with catering events and additional prep tasks. They are required to keep a clean and organized station, keep the dish area tidy and sanitary, and to perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks. Baristas will be expected to demonstrate menu, recipe, and general product knowledge and participate in staff contests and food features or themes. They will also be expected to provide excellent customer service, greet guests enthusiastically, and handle debit/credit/ one card transactions appropriately.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

 

The Barista reports to the Kitchen Supervisor, Food & Beverage Managers, or supervisor on duty at their respective campus of employment.

 

SCOPE AND NATURE

 

Sheridan Student Union Inc. represents all fee paying students at Sheridan College. We are a student led community enhancing the experience of our fellow students. This is achieved through participation as an active member of the Sheridan community, facilitating opportunities for student leadership, and the creation of strategic partnerships to improve the quality of life on campus. For more information, visit www.thessu.ca

 

Sheridan’s SSU is a recognized college committee comprised of SSU student Directors, SSU employees and the Dean of Student Services. The Corporation approves funding allocations for the Student Activity Fee and is responsible for developing organizational policies and procedures.

 

It is the goal of the Sheridan Student Union employees to make the center a pleasant, professional stress free location for the student to come and get information. Baristas must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure a high level of satisfaction among all customers, employees and all other groups and clients. This must be done in accordance with all hospitality & operations staff as a whole.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The functions of Baristas cover a wide variety of responsibilities in the daily operations of the SSU hospitality & facilities and may be modified from time to time by the management team. It is important to note that not all functions and duties are contained within this definition, and the position itself should be ever changing and adaptive.  Nevertheless, specific roles and responsibilities allocated to this position include, but are not limited to the following:

 

• Ensuring all menu items are prepared timely and served according to standards.
• Keep a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Uphold food safety standards, and ensure a safe, quality product is always being served.
• Maintain consistent, efficient service during peak times.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks as prescribed by the management team.
• Keep dish area, staff areas, and food storage area clean and organized.
• Remove garbage, organic, and recycling items efficiently and safely & dispose in the proper allocated areas.
• Be mindful of personal appearance and outlet appearance at all times – this includes keeping hair tied or covered, wearing gloves, and washing hands thoroughly after handling cash, switching tasks, before and after eating, using bathroom and after sneezing or coughing
• Ring in orders as necessary into the point of sale system and adhere to proper cash handling processes.
• Food Safety certification Level 1 (training & certification arranged through the SSU).

 

 

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Punctual
• Organized
• Enthusiastic
• Team oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Great listening skills
• Friendly disposition
• Able to problem solve
• Out-going and positive
• Ability to take direction
• Great communication skills
• Responsible and professional
• Demonstrates personal integrity & honesty
• Able to handle cash and electronic transactions
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

 

Please submit your application online at thessu.ca/jobs

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Please no phone calls.

 

The Sheridan Student Union welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and persons with disabilities. To request any accommodations you may require in order to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) [email protected] to discuss your needs.