BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•New York, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items. The role follows HACCP guidelines and quality food-service standards, interacts courteously with customers and coworkers, and helps ensure a clean, orderly, attractive, and efficient service area. This is a full-time position at the JFK Capital One Lounge at JFK International Airport in Jamaica, New York. Schedules vary and may be 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., or 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.; further details are provided during the interview. The fixed pay rate is $22.50 per hour. Previous airport barista experience is preferred. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations.

Requirements

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous airport barista experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
  • Enter orders accurately into the POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining a clean service area.
  • Maintain 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 in ways that support customer 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, communicate with customers, and assist with buying decisions.
  • Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free meals at select locations
  • Uniforms and laundering service at select locations
  • 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 Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical insurance for full-time positions
  • Dental insurance for full-time positions
  • Vision insurance for full-time positions
  • Life Insurance/AD for full-time positions
  • Disability Insurance for full-time positions
  • Commuter Benefits for full-time positions
  • Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
  • May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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