BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
About The Position
The Barista prepares and serves coffee and espresso drinks, as well as related food and beverage items, for customers and catering. The role handles food according to HACCP guidelines and food-service quality standards, interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly and courteous manner, and helps ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction. Positions are available full time and part time at Radford University. Schedules are available with days and hours that may vary. The position may experience unpaid periods during winter or summer breaks if food-service needs decline or cease; depending on business needs, work may be required year-round, potentially at a different location during breaks.
Requirements
- Open availability is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior barista experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
- Enter orders accurately into a 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 ensure satisfaction; relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
- Serve customers quickly and efficiently and prevent delays in serving lines.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
- Use selling techniques and good communication to assist customers 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 insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
- For full-time positions: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Competitive wages and access to Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
