BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Gainesville, FL
•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring full-time and part-time Baristas for the UF Admin-Racquet Club Dining Center in Gainesville, Florida. The Barista makes and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items; handles food according to HACCP guidelines and quality food-service standards; and interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly, courteous manner. The role requires barista experience. The advertised pay range is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. The schedule includes AM, PM, and weekends. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. The position is based in an educational facility. During periods such as winter and summer breaks, work may decline or stop and any resulting time away 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 breaks. Compass Group describes its workplace as committed to diversity and inclusion and states it is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Requirements

  • 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 keeping the service area clean.
  • Ensure appropriate 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 customer concerns to supervisors.
  • Serve customers quickly and efficiently and help 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 according to standards and serve food neatly and attractively.
  • 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 an auto and home program
  • Full-time associates: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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