Barista

Continental Services•Cleveland, OH

4h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving quality food and beverage products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. The work schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Requirements

1 year of Barista experience required.
Ability to learn new things and demonstrate the ability to apply new skills.
Ability to work with little guidance, following previously provided instructions once trained.
Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to comply with strict dress code requirements.
Willingness to maintain personal hygiene and follow hand washing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong food prep skills preferred.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to meet operating policies and standards.
Demonstrated ability to engage with and understand others, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication.
Previous experience with ALOHA system or POS system is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with all coffee drinks, made-to-order drinks, basic food prep, and basic cleaning and organizing of goods.
Brew coffee daily, help fill ice machines, and stock new inventories.
Wipe down tables, mop, clean work areas, dish wash, and keep the cafe clean and well-maintained.
Help with on-site catering events, assist with set up and service, and catering pick-ups.
Engage with and provide superior service to all customers.
Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.
Provide customers with product details, such as ingredients or preparation descriptions.
Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Ring up food orders using a cash register and accept payment or make change.
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
Contribute to a positive team environment.
Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments.
Identify alarms or changes in morale and performance.
Communicate areas of concern to the manager.
Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to set a positive example for the team.
Anticipate customer and team needs by evaluating the environment, customers, and co-workers for shifts or changes in behavior.
Communicate observations to the manager as necessary.
Follow operational policies and procedures.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
Clean, sanitize, and organize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Clean service and seating areas.
Organize and stock supplies, service stations, and products.
Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Scrub and polish counters, tables, and other equipment.
Clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
Perform other duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
Perform additional projects and assignments as needed.