0350 Cafe Barista

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operates café equipment and prepares coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked and prepared goods.
• Maintains a clean environment within local, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Completes ongoing daily and weekly cleaning of food surfaces, machinery, utensils, and customer areas.
• Stocks and merchandises café in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining a straight, organized, and clean shopping environment.
• Greets customers entering the store and café, and provides exceptional customer service on each transaction.
• Promotes all POS initiatives and company programs, including discount cards, magazine sales, pre-sale vouchers, and donation programs.
• Balances cash drawer following each shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy.
• Assists the bookstore as needed.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Successful completion of all required background screenings

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to learn and operate multiple café machines, including, but not limited to blenders, ovens, and espresso machines
• Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
• Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay with opportunities to earn performance-based incentives that recognize contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Financial Protection: Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Special discounts on books, gifts, toys, collectibles, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling, resources, and support for you and your family.