Roastery Barista

Oliver Gospel Mission Inc•Columbia, SC

68d•$0 - $15

About The Position

The Roastery Barista masters and serves coffee, tea, and specialty beverages, and takes customer orders. The position also involves preparing food and beverages, assisting guests, supporting volunteers and OG Works participants, maintaining store operations and cleanliness, and following food safety requirements.

Requirements

Be a believer in Jesus Christ.
Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith.
Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission and Vision Statements.
Be able and willing to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees.
Be punctual and ready to work at the assigned location on every scheduled workday.
Do not use tobacco or vaping products during scheduled work hours or at Oliver Gospel events.
Hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Have a high school diploma.
Have experience as a barista.
Have customer service experience.
Have a passion for coffee.
Be teachable and able to teach guests and volunteers coffee-related skills.
Be able to interact well with clients facing homelessness, addiction, or hardship.
Be able to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment; concentrate and apply mental processes; manage disruptions, critical issues, and emotional individuals; maintain a positive attitude amid adversity; and move between tasks seamlessly.
Be able to participate in travel experiences.
Be able to remain stationary for long periods and move around the facility to engage employees, residents, and guests.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to tolerate limited exposure to health-related issues, including colds and viruses.

Responsibilities

Courteously greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
Prepare and serve food items and beverages according to Roastery-approved recipes.
Promote and recommend menu options with the goal of upselling.
Maintain knowledge of trends in the coffee industry.
Handle customer service issues professionally.
Operate point-of-sale devices with financial accuracy and integrity.
Answer phone calls and communicate professionally.
Open and close the store as scheduled and follow opening and closing procedures.
Maintain store cleanliness by picking up, straightening, cleaning, and organizing.
Check that brewing machines are operating properly and report maintenance needs to management.
Welcome and actively work alongside volunteers and OG Works participants.
Ensure compliance with DHEC sanitation and food safety regulations.
Assist in maintaining proper inventory of coffee, food, and roastery supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.