Barista I (Academic)

Posting Number

req25757

Department

Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link Student Unions

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary meets community. We are seeking a passionate Barista to bring their skills to our dynamic team. This position performs various duties necessary in the preparation or service of food, and provides quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and guests.

This position requires availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes customers while providing exceptional customer service.
• Take orders, including offering menu recommendations and noting dietary restrictions or special requests.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages and food items according to the standardized recipes or as customized for customers.
• Maintains food safety standards.
• Receive and process payments accurately using the point of sale systems.
• Assists with opening and closing duties, ensuring all stations, equipment, and storage areas are properly secured and stocked.
• Restock supplies such as cups, lids, coffee beans, syrups and food items.
• Maintain workstations, including keeping them clean and stocked.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment, including sanitizing equipment, wiping counters, and following food safety standards.
• Monitors and records appropriate temperatures for storage and equipment to ensure product quality and safety.
• Ensures all food prep equipment, stations and storage areas are cleaned and maintained.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of sanitation and quality food service standards.
• Knowledge of weights and measures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to occasionally transport/move a maximum of 50 pounds.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Culinary

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$16.50-$18.75

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC1

Job Family

Dining

Job Function

Culinary

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

5/18/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

***email_hidden***

Open Date

4/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].