BARISTA (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Boca Raton, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items in a campus food-service setting at Florida Atlantic University. The role follows HACCP guidelines, approved recipes, prescribed production standards, and quality food-service standards. The Barista interacts courteously with customers and coworkers, helps ensure customer satisfaction, and supports efficient service. The position is part time, with days and hours that may vary. Barista experience is preferred but not required. The fixed pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

Because the position provides services in an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during periods such as winter and summer breaks. Those periods may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at another location during breaks.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Barista experience is preferred, but not required.

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 maintaining a clean service area.
• Ensure 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 with them to ensure 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 and serve food neatly according to standards.
• 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 a choice auto and home program
• Eligible associates may receive paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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