Baristas Unite! We are Hiring

Job Announcement: Barista/ Roastery team member
Part-time - Immediate Opening.

Higher Grounds Trading Co. seeks a person to join our growing Traverse City-based Fair Trade/ Organic Coffee company. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about our mission and want to be a part of a growing alternative economy. We encourage people of all ethnicities, race, gender, age, and sexual orientation to apply.



About Higher Grounds:

Higher Grounds Trading Co. was founded with the intention of creating and growing markets for fair trade, organic coffee.  Our guiding principles are based upon internationally recognized Fair Trade standards and practices. We specialize in linking small-scale organic coffee farmers to domestic consumers who appreciate a high quality cup of coffee. Higher Grounds Trading Co. values involvement in community-enhancing initiatives as well as national and international efforts to improve the fair trade system and the general promotion of economic, social and environmental justice.


Please visit our website at http://www.highergroundstrading.com to learn more about our company.

Primary Responsibilities:
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    •    Develop, pour, and brew specialty espresso and brewed coffee drinks
    •    Provide courteous and responsive service to our customers
    •    Assist in the roastery to meet the requirements of daily production schedule by helping to bag,
          sticker, grind & prepare orders for shipment/delivery
    •    Maintain a clean and organized work area
    •    Complete inventory and process logs accurately and to specifications
    •    Educate customers about the intricacies in making a quality cup of coffee

Requirements:

    •    Pleasant disposition with customers and staff
    •    Self-directed, have a great attention to detail, and adaptable to ever-evolving workplace          
    •    Able to lift up to 60 lbs and 30 pounds repeatedly
    •    Able to stand, walk, and lift for entire work day
    •    Maintain a professional appearance

The ideal candidate will have a clean, well-groomed appearance; enjoy a fast-paced, energetic workplace; be an enthusiastic supporter of social justice and environmental sustainability; dedicated to continually improving the quality of their work and the services they provide; and love coffee!

To Apply: Please answer the following questions in the form of a cover
letter and email them with your contact information and resume to jobs@highergroundstrading.com

• Why do you feel you would be a good fit to work at Higher Grounds?
• Give an anecdote that demonstrates your ability to be resourceful.
• What past experience has most prepared you to work in this capacity?

Position Compensation: competitive hourly rate commensurate with skill level and experience