Barista

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs • Salem, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking an experienced Barista for a temporary full-time position lasting 6 months. This role is part of the growing Culinary team and focuses on making and serving beverages like coffee and tea at their new building location. The Barista will educate customers on the menu, make recommendations, take orders and payments, and maintain a clean work and seating area. Customer service skills and knowledge of brewing equipment operation are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of café/coffee shop experience as a barista.
• Must be able to pass background check and other employment requirements relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility and reliability especially with attendance.
• Customer service skills and knowledge.
• High level of attention-to-detail.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to gauge customers' preferences.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
• Positive and approachable manner.
• Great communication skills.
• Knowledge of espresso machines and maintenance, being able to troubleshoot breakdowns and relay information to the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers as they order and engages in a friendly conversation to determine their coffee interests and needs.
• Gives the coffee drink menu to customers and answers questions regarding menu, ingredients and other related items.
• Takes orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios).
• Receives and processes customer payments.
• Prepares coffee drinks by following prescribed and preparation techniques for coffee drinks such as espresso, caffe latte and cappuccino.
• Keeps the work and coffee seating areas clean/sanitized and maintains stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; maintains related supplies, as appropriate.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; checks if brewing equipment operates properly and reports any maintenance needs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following culinary standards and sanitation regulations.
• Communicates customer feedback to supervisors and recommends new menu items, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED