0428 Cafe Barista

About the role

Under the direction of the General Manager, a Barista performs a variety of tasks specific to the successful operation of the Café following the prescribed guidelines for service.

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, but not limited to 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee discounts on books, gifts, toys, collectibles, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, resources, and support.