Barista | West Valley College Café | $21/hr
About The Position
Thomas Cuisine is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to join the team at the West Valley College Café in Saratoga, California. The Barista helps provide students, staff, faculty, and campus guests with a premium café experience in a fast-paced, positive environment. As the face of the café, the Barista prepares quality beverages and creates memorable guest interactions while supporting Thomas Cuisine’s REAL Food mission and values of hospitality, teamwork, and culinary integrity. The role includes preparing espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, and other beverages; providing customer service; operating point-of-sale systems; maintaining clean and sanitary work areas; assisting with inventory and café procedures; and supporting campus activities as needed. The position pays $21 per hour and is full-time, scheduled Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The work takes place in a kitchen environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees need stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- A team-player attitude and commitment to doing the right thing.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and café volume.
- Current ServSafe® Certification or Food Handler’s Card, or willingness to obtain one upon hire.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Previous barista or food service experience is preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, and other beverages to exact standards.
- Provide warm and efficient service to students, faculty, and campus guests.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process orders, and handle transactions accurately.
- Maintain workstation and equipment cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Assist with inventory, restocking, and opening and closing procedures.
- Uphold Thomas Cuisine’s values of hospitality, teamwork, and culinary integrity.
- Support café events and campus activities as needed.
- Follow health department regulations, including proper food-handling and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Paid baby bonding leave
- Paid elder care leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Holiday premium pay
- Three medical plans
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Reimbursed wellness massages (portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with company match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program (behavioral health support)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment policy
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D
- Referral bonus program
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
