Barista

CRISTA Senior Living•Shoreline, WA

18d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares food and hot and cold coffee drinks while following food-handling and workplace safety practices. The role serves residents, guests, and staff and supports Senior Living’s mission of providing joy and purpose to residents, staff, and guests. The position also handles point-of-sale transactions and daily sales and production reconciliation, maintains a clean and stocked work area, and completes opening and closing duties. The Barista works collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, staff, and residents and is expected to provide excellent customer service and conduct themselves in accordance with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One year of barista, deli/café, retail, or cashiering experience.
Washington State Food Handlers Permit.
Knowledge of a touch-screen point-of-sale cash register.
Knowledge of an espresso machine and coffee grinder.
Knowledge of a panini grill, toaster oven, and microwave.
Knowledge of a dishwasher and refrigeration equipment, including an ice machine.
Provide excellent customer service and interact appropriately with a wide variety of people, especially seniors.
Ability to multitask and determine priorities.
Energetic self-starter able to work independently.
Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, staff, and residents.
Ability to pass background checks relating to the DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388-113).
Committed Christian who believes Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and is dedicated to continued spiritual growth.
Prayerfully seeks God’s will and engages in ministry and spiritual practices with staff and colleagues.
Affirms, aligns with, and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement and Commitment.

Nice To Haves

Some college, either currently attending or an associate’s degree.
Two or more years of experience as a barista.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Leadership knowledge.
Willingness to take training as needed.
Knowledge of communicating clearly and efficiently over the phone.
Knowledge of marketing or promotion strategies.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to food safety requirements using equipment such as a panini grill, toaster oven, and microwave.
Follow proper food-handling practices and workplace safety requirements.
Prepare hot and cold coffee drinks using a coffee grinder and espresso machine.
Serve food to seniors, guests, and staff.
Handle cash and operate the cash register or point-of-sale system; provide daily sales and production reconciliation reports.
Keep the work area clean, including emptying trash, washing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and cleaning equipment.
Maintain inventory and restock items as needed.
Perform opening and closing duties, including operating machines, reviewing and submitting daily journal notes, reconciling, and securing the area and equipment.
Work collaboratively with the supervisor, coworkers, staff, and residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.