Barista (Full Time)

Compass Group•Lake Forest, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves coffee and espresso drinks, along with related food and beverage items, for customers and catering. The role handles food according to HACCP guidelines and quality food-service standards, interacts courteously with customers and coworkers, and helps provide prompt, satisfying service. The position is based at Grainger, 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, Illinois. The full-time schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some Fridays may be needed.

Requirements

Previous customer service experience.
Previous food service experience.
Previous espresso-making experience.
Previous point-of-sale experience.

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 the 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 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 according to standards and serve food neatly and attractively.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free meals.
Uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
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 the Choice Auto and Home Program.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance/AD for full-time positions.
Disability Insurance for full-time positions.
Commuter Benefits for full-time positions.
Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.