Barista

City of Hurst. • Hurst, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista supports daily operations of a City-owned coffee shop in Hurst. The role performs advanced barista duties, supports café operations, and helps train and mentor student employees. It helps maintain customer service, safety, and product-quality standards while fostering a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. The position supports opening and closing procedures and models professional workplace behaviors, including communication, teamwork, accountability, and customer engagement.

The work takes place in a café environment with light to moderate physical activity. Employees may encounter kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, moderate noise, heat, cleaning chemicals, and wet floors, and must follow established safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous barista, food service, or café experience.
• Obtain and maintain required food-handling and food-safety certifications in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Reliable communication and ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work assigned shifts.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pass a criminal background check and credit check.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Knowledge of basic coffee preparation methods, espresso equipment, and café operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service in a public-facing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully with students, coworkers, and customers.
• Skill in cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain calm in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply the City of Hurst Code of Ideals in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; handle, grasp, reach, and operate equipment; and bend, stoop, crouch, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move items weighing approximately 40 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth, students, or workforce development programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, and light food items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service and maintain a welcoming environment for guests.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, cleaning, and equipment operation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, equipment, and dining spaces in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and communicate operational needs to management.
• Operate café and kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Assist with training and onboarding student employees in barista skills, food safety, and workplace expectations.
• Mentor student participants and model punctuality, teamwork, communication, and other professional workplace behaviors.
• Support a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for students with diverse learning needs.
• Maintain sanitation and food-safety standards consistent with local health department regulations.
• Follow production guidelines, cleaning schedules, and operational procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to support consistent service and operational continuity.
• Adhere to Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way, fostering positive employee relations and professionalism.
• Perform related duties as directed when logical and appropriate.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and program participants.

What This Job Offers

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