Common Grounds Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DEPARTMENT:

Eagle's Nest/Common Grounds

PAY RANGE:           

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

STATUS:

This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position, working 19 hours per week.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Opening shift (early morning) or closing shift (mid-morning to early afternoon)

SUMMARY

Supports the Common Grounds coffee shop and/or supervisor.

Position Duties:

Under minimum supervision:

• Greets and welcomes Common Grounds customers and offers assistance
• Takes and prepares beverage orders
• Performs cashier functions
• Cleans espresso machine and restocks supplies
• Cleans and maintains general cleanliness for coffee station work area and common area
• May perform other like duties

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
• Ability to follow directions and procedures, and
• Ability to consistently provide quality customer service to students, faculty, staff and the public, and
• Ability to problem-solve, follow directions, and be self-motivated, and
• Possess a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cashiering experience
• Previous Barista experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions.  FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; and
• A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae;

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume.  Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.  

FVCC BOARD POLICY:  The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:  FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process.  No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT:  Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement.  Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file.  To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.    

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:  Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security.  To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.