BARISTA (ON CALL)
About The Position
The Barista makes and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items, following standard recipes, portioning, quality, temperature, and HACCP guidelines. The role serves customers and catering orders, enters orders and processes payments, replenishes supplies, and maintains clean, orderly service areas, equipment, utensils, and displays. Baristas interact courteously with customers, explain menu items, support purchasing decisions, serve efficiently, and relay customer concerns to supervisors. Other duties may be assigned. This is an on-call position at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. The schedule includes weekdays, evening and closing shifts; weekend availability is required. More schedule details are provided during the interview. Prior barista experience is preferred, and training is available. The listed pay range is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Weekend availability is required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior barista experience is preferred; training is available.
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 keeping the service area clean.
- Maintain proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, following 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 prevent delays in serving lines.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
- Use selling techniques and good communication to assist customers in making purchasing decisions.
- Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow company policies, including required use of protective gloves when handling specified equipment and hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Benefits
- 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
- Eligible full-time associates additionally receive 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.
- Employee referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
