0669 Cafe Barista

Responsibilities

• Operate café equipment and prepare coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked and prepared goods.
• Maintain a clean environment in compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
• Complete ongoing daily and weekly cleaning of food surfaces, machinery, utensils, and customer areas.
• Stock and merchandise the café according to company policies, keeping the area organized and clean.
• Greet customers entering the store and café, providing exceptional customer service on each transaction.
• Promote POS initiatives and company programs, including discount cards, magazine sales, pre‑sale vouchers, and donation programs.
• Balance cash drawer after each shift within allowable variances as defined in the Loss Prevention Policy.
• Assist the bookstore as needed.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 (e.g., blenders, ovens, espresso machines).
• Computer and cash register proficiency.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• 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 lb., 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.

Pay

Competitive pay with opportunities to earn performance‑based incentives that recognize your contributions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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 and resources.