Food Service, Barista, Cook

Bellingham Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to work as Food Service Workers/Baristas and Cooks in the BTC Common Grounds Coffee Shop located on campus. Assignment begins Winter quarter 2026.  These are temporary, hourly assignments. Hours are not guaranteed and assignments are based on the needs of the department. Reports to the Facilities Manager.

Work Schedule:  8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine barista work including cashiering, preparing/serving food and beverages;
• Perform routine cook work preparing and cooking vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, sauces; prepare salads, desserts, and beverages;
• Operate cooking and kitchen equipment;
• Perform clean-up activities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Possession of, or eligible for, a Food Hander's permit (In Whatcom County, the Health Department offers the training & test online at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. It takes about an hour and cost is $10);
• Cashier experience;
• Barista training a plus;
•  Provide excellent customer service;
• Experience preferred but not required.

Physical Work Environment:

Physically perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation to include but not be limited to working in an environment that requires operating equipment/machinery where reaching high and stooping low, bending and twisting, and manual dexterity are necessary functions.  Requires the ability to lift and carry on a regular basis: tables, chairs, and other items weighing as much as fifty pounds.  Requires being mobile on your feet 100% of the assigned shift; working with strong cleaning agents and hot water are also required.

Supplemental Information

Compensation:  Effective July 1, 2025, the hourly rate is generally in the range of $19.45 to 22.52 per hour.

Benefits include paid sick leave earned in accordance with Washington State law. Sick leave is accrued each month at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.

Condition of Employment:

Finalist(s) in position handling cash will be subject to a pre-employment background check and employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check satisfactory to the college.

Application Procedures:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at https://www.btc.edu/jobs. To be considered for these positions, apply under the job title "Staff for Common Grounds Coffee Shop".  Applications will be reviewed as received and/or as needed during remaining 2025-2026 academic year.  You will be contacted if selected for an interview. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354.

 Required Online Application Materials:

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions.

 The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.