Barista (Trainee)

The Liminal Coffee Barista Trainee learns and supports the daily operations of Liminal, Lighthouse Mission Ministries' nonprofit coffee shop and job-training environment. This role is responsible for completing the training program, expressing exceptional customer service, supporting baristas, actively preparing for other employment, and maintaining a welcoming, orderly environment that embodies LMM's values of hospitality, dignity, restoration, and hope.

Responsibilities:

• Participate fully in the barista training program, developing a foundational understanding of coffee, beverage preparation, and café operations.
• Engages in weekly check-ins with mentors.
• Supports daily café operations including opening/closing duties, cleanliness, and quality control.
• Supports inventory management by monitoring stock levels and communicating needs.
• Leads by example in providing exceptional customer service and hospitality.
• Encourages a positive, professional, and grace-filled work environment.
• Contributes ideas to enhance team morale, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with all staff and supports organizational goals.
• Participates in all-staff and team meetings.
• Embraces and uses LMM's grace-based accountability philosophy.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Organizational Relationships:

• Works independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Represents LMM to vendors and outside agencies in the course of daily work.
• Reports directly to the Liminal Lead Manager and Assistant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Agreement with the Lighthouse Mission's Statement of Faith and adherence to the Life & Personal Covenant, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• A passion for serving Jesus and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry. The successful candidate will have an active church/prayer life.
• Must be in phase 3 of LMM's recovery program.
• Must have case management approval.
• Ability to support others in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to take initiative.
• Execution of a confidentiality agreement.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background screenings.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Standing 80%; walking 10%; sitting 10%
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced coffee shop environment and operate café equipment

As an outreach of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, successful applicants will show a desire to end spiritual, economic, physical and social poverty with an aim toward restored identities and recovered vocations for the purpose of healthy relationships with God, each other, and the world. Must be committed to the Christian faith and comply with drug-free policy. Those qualified to join our team can enjoy a rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Mission Ministries is both an equal-opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. Consistent with our mission and applicable laws, we do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. As permitted by law, LMM reserves the right to employ only those who affirm and adhere to our Statement of Faith and Life & Personal Covenant. Lighthouse Mission Ministries does not discriminate in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-1(a)), Lighthouse Mission Ministries has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with the Lighthouse Mission Statement of Faith.