Barista - TEMP(90DAYS-30HRS/WK) - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 7AM TO 10PM

Good Food Holdings Companies • Portland, OR

3d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares coffee beverages and pastry products and is responsible for ordering beverage-related products and training others in beverage preparation. The role provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive, collaborative team environment in the Bakery department. This is a temporary position for 90 days, scheduled for 30 hours per week, with availability required between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

The position works in a grocery store environment and requires frequent standing and walking, as well as frequent stooping, bending, crouching, and use of hands and wrists. The role may involve lifting or carrying items, working around wet or slippery surfaces, temperature extremes, moderate noise, allergens, and chemicals. Employees must complete and maintain required food and work safety training or certifications.

Requirements

• Previous barista experience is required; cross-training into barista duties may count toward prior experience.
• Complete and maintain all required food and work safety training and certifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Be able to work a schedule informed by business needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Medium physical work level: occasionally lift 50 pounds and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift; frequently stoop, bend, crouch, and use hands and wrists for grasping and squeezing.
• Use required tools and equipment safely and as instructed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience.
• Previous ordering or inventory management experience; highly preferred.
• Knowledge of bread, pastry, coffee, and tea products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee and pastry areas for store opening and closing.
• Help customers select products, share product knowledge, and make recommendations based on their needs.
• Order beverage-related products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs, maintaining inventory levels to meet sales and margin goals.
• Prepare, wrap, weigh, tare, price, and present Bakery department products.
• Build displays and arrange products attractively, highlighting featured, unique, and seasonal items.
• Execute the store beverage program and prepare coffee and other beverages to customer and vendor specifications.
• Train department staff in beverage preparation and promote consistency in beverages offered.
• Stock, rotate, and face products while monitoring quality and expiration dates.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Receive and unload merchandise; check quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and rotation of department areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage in accordance with merchandising standards.
• Complete customer special orders and provide follow-through as needed.
• Follow shift guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities; may participate in inventories and ordering.
• Stay aware of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events, and continue learning about department products.
• Notify the department manager or Manager On Duty of customer service, safety, productivity, security, or other situations that could adversely affect the store.
• Follow company food and work safety policies, contribute to store cleanliness, use equipment safely, and inform management of problems.
• Provide reliable attendance, adapt to changing schedules and priorities, and work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Conserve company resources and work in keeping with company values, sustainability practices, and inclusive workplace expectations.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
• 30% staff shopping discount.
• Eligible regular-status staff working 24 or more hours per week, after 60 days, may receive medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
• Eligible full-time, part-time, and temporary staff age 21 or older, after 60 days, may participate in the 401(k) program.
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment; accrual depends on hours worked and tenure.
• Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.
• Supplemental leave pay, such as parental or bereavement leave.
• Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals.
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
• Adoption assistance.
• Up to $40 reimbursement for a birthday dinner or New Seasons Market groceries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed