BARISTA/SMOOTHIE SPECIALIST (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass GroupTown of Le Ray, NY
Onsite

About The Position

This position supports operations at a federal defense facility. The Barista/Smoothie Specialist makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner. Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes. Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments. Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils. Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service. Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors. Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines. Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers. Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process. Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Previous barista and smoothie experience is preferred.
  • Must be able to verify U.S. citizenship at the time of hire.
  • Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve a full range of coffee and smoothie/beverage offerings, ensuring consistency with recipes and brand standards
  • Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
  • Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
  • Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
  • Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
  • Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
  • Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
  • Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
  • Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
  • Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
  • Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.
  • Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards.
  • Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Year-round employment
  • paid federal holidays
  • paid sick leave
  • 2 weeks PTO after one year of service
  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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