BARISTA (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Barista makes and serves coffee and espresso drinks, along with related food and beverage items, while following HACCP guidelines and quality food-service standards. The role involves interacting with customers and coworkers in a friendly, courteous manner and supporting efficient, satisfying service. This is a full-time position at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. The fixed pay rate is $16.94 per hour. Open availability is required, shifts may vary, and weekends are required. Prior barista or food-service experience is preferred. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or unavailable during winter and summer breaks; these periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.
Requirements
- Open availability; shifts may vary.
- Weekend availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior barista or food-service experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
- Enter orders accurately into the POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
- Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining a clean service area.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
- Prepare food using approved recipes and prescribed production standards.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
- Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
- Greet customers courteously and interact with them to support customer satisfaction.
- Relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
- Serve customers quickly and efficiently and help prevent delays in serving lines.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
- Use selling techniques, communicate with customers, and assist with purchasing decisions.
- Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
