Barista-Cashier - IU

CC Holdings Restaurant Management Group•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CC Holdings is hiring Barista-Cashiers for its café at the IU School of Medicine. The role prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso, tea, and smoothies, and provides guests with drink-menu guidance, recommendations, and information about featured products. It also includes taking orders and processing cash, debit, and credit-card transactions using a point-of-sale system. The position requires customer service, accurate cash handling, and maintaining food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation standards. Shifts vary between 6 AM and 7 PM, and flexibility is required. The stated starting rate is $13 per hour and up, depending on experience. The role may involve standing and walking for extended periods, moving throughout restaurant and work areas, preparing and handling food, operating restaurant equipment, interacting with customers and team members, maintaining cleanliness, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items consistent with the role. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodation requests are evaluated individually in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Knowledge of food-serving methods and procedures, sanitation principles, and safe food handling.
Effective communication and listening skills.
Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Strong time-management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
Flexibility and the ability to deal with changes.
Ability to follow cash-handling procedures and accurately record transactions, give and receive change, and count the cash drawer.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior sandwich artist, cashier, or customer service representative experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner.
Educate guests about drink menus, recommend items based on their preferences, suggest additional purchases, and communicate promotions and other services.
Take customer orders and process cash, debit-card, and credit-card transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Balance the cash drawer, make change, record orders correctly, and count the drawer.
Arrive in proper uniform and follow grooming standards.
Set up the station according to café guidelines and restock items as needed during the shift.
Prepare food items as directed, following portion-control and presentation specifications.
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
Maintain station cleanliness and organization and follow food-safety, sanitation, covering, and storage procedures.
Use and maintain station equipment properly.
Work at an efficient and consistent pace and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
Thank customers and invite them to return.
Serve as a role model for customers and staff and help provide on-the-job training for new baristas and cashiers.
Work collaboratively with others to support operations, standards, and the café concept.
Assist with other tasks when asked.