Barista

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista works at CRISTA Senior Living in Shoreline, Washington, preparing food and hot and cold coffee drinks, following food-safety and workplace-safety practices, and serving residents, guests, and staff with excellent customer service. The role supports Senior Living’s mission of providing joy and purpose to residents, staff, and guests. The position includes handling cash and point-of-sale transactions, maintaining sales and production records, keeping the work area and equipment clean, restocking inventory, and completing opening and closing duties. The schedule is described as flexible, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Compensation is $17.17–$22.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One year of barista, deli/café, retail, or cashiering experience.
Washington State Food Handlers Permit.
Knowledge of touch-screen point-of-sale cash registers.
Knowledge of espresso machines and coffee grinders.
Ability to use a Panini grill, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigeration equipment, and 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-starting, and able to work independently.
Able to work collaboratively with a supervisor, 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 dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development.
Affirm, align with, and support CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC), and conduct oneself consistently with CRISTA’s Christian beliefs and practices.

Nice To Haves

Some college, 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.
Ability to communicate 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 and workplace-safety practices.
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 or 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 oneself in a manner that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.