BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Village of Garden City, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring full-time and part-time Baristas at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. The role prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items; follows HACCP guidelines and food-service quality standards; and provides friendly, courteous customer service. The fixed pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Schedules are available for both full-time and part-time work, with days and hours varying. Prior barista experience is required. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. Because this position provides services in an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required, such as winter or summer breaks, when food-service needs decline or cease. Such periods may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Requirements

  • Prior barista experience is required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 support customer satisfaction; relay relevant 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
  • Medical insurance for full-time associates
  • Dental insurance for full-time associates
  • Vision insurance for full-time associates
  • Life insurance and AD for full-time associates
  • Disability insurance for full-time associates
  • Commuter benefits for full-time associates
  • Employee assistance program for full-time associates
  • Flexible spending accounts for full-time associates
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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