Coffeehouse Intern

Position Overview

This position is part of the core group that assures The Boiler Room runs smoothly and is a safe, beneficial and constructive environment for youth and any other customers of the establishment. The primary focus is responsibility for inventory of food and drink products sold in the coffeehouse and to maintain menus and selections appropriate to the season and to customer demand. This position also has primary responsibility to recruit, schedule and train volunteers for the early shifts.

Essential Job Functions

Coffee House Duties

• Take and maintain inventory bi-weekly to ensure appropriate supplies of paper products, cleaning supplies and food products
• Alert manager of current orders and/or shortages
• Stay within designated budget and maintain two-week supply of items on hand (no back stock)
• Update menus monthly to accommodate seasonal and other agreed upon changes by monitoring demand for non-perishable food items. Before adjusting ordering practice, discuss with the manager.
• Prepare food items (such as Chai, baked-goods and lunch items) for sale
• Perform bi-weekly maintenance and cleaning of shelves, storage, and refrigerator, including such duties as defrosting, wiping down, organizing, and throwing old food away
• Assure that kitchen items are stored in accordance with health department code
• Be responsible for consistent espresso training for all volunteers

General Job Functions

• Offer creative and innovative suggestions for growth and for solutions to problems as they arise
• Volunteer for shifts and participate in activities of The Boiler Room as schedule permits
• Recruit/train/retain volunteers from the community
• Attend all Intern and Staff meetings. Attend board meetings as personal schedule permits.
• Act as integral part of team in creating a fun, healthy, and safe environment
• Assist with implementation and adherence to all Boiler Room policies and protocols.
• Be a positive role model for youth and act as a good-will ambassador for The Boiler Room as you represent the Agency in the community
• After successful completion of three months of service in this position you may participate in job rotation program. You could have the opportunity to learn the jobs of other interns, including possibly acting as relief manager.

Schedule

This position is part-time and nonexempt. With the exception of 2 volunteer shifts per week, the above duties should be completed within the limits of 12 hours per week. Generally, this internship lasts 3 months with the possibility of a second 3-month period. Due to the unique nature of Boiler Room Internships, involving both volunteer and paid time, interns are scheduled to take two days off and away from all duties each week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability or willingness to learn to bake basic goods such as cupcakes, muffins and cookies
• Able to maintain a professional attitude
• Good cleaning and organizing skills
• Some aptitude for scheduling use of inventory and anticipating future needs
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills; ability to interact with community, staff, and volunteers responsibly and respectfully
• Passion for and desire to be a part of a mission that fosters youth involvement in the community in a healthy and productive way

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Revised on May 28, 2010