Barista

Position Summary

The Barista prepares and serves high‑quality coffee, espresso, specialty beverages, and related food items while providing excellent customer service in a ministry‑focused, not‑for‑profit hospitality environment. This role maintains clean, organized, well‑stocked service areas; accurately handles point‑of‑sale and money‑handling procedures; monitors inventory; stocks shelves; follows FIFO product rotation; supports events; maintains dining‑room cleanliness; assists with dishwashing and kitchen laundry; performs routine cleaning and sanitation; and helps monitor coffee‑bar equipment and the water purification system. Awareness of upcoming events, attention to food safety and cleanliness standards, and a team‑oriented approach that reflects the mission and values of Kenneth Copeland Ministries are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and related food items according to recipes, presentation standards, and food safety expectations.
• Bake pastries daily according to established production needs, food safety standards, and presentation expectations.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to staff, guests, ministry partners, and visitors.
• Operate the register and point‑of‑sale system accurately, including cash, card, and in‑house billing transactions; balance daily totals and follow approved money‑handling procedures.
• Stock shelves, service areas, refrigerators, and coffee‑bar supplies; monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs.
• Follow FIFO procedures for product rotation, labeling, dating, and freshness control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of coffee bars, dining rooms, counters, equipment, shelving, storage areas, and guest‑facing spaces.
• Assist with dishwashing, small‑wares organization, kitchen laundry, and back‑of‑house support tasks as needed.
• Monitor and support routine care of espresso machines, brewers, grinders, ice machines, and the water purification system; report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Support ministry events by preparing beverage service areas, stocking supplies, assisting with setup/breakdown, and responding to hospitality needs.
• Collaborate with Hospitality Services leadership and culinary team members to provide excellent products, efficient service, and a clean, welcoming environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Food service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy during high‑volume service.
• Knowledge of basic food service, sanitation, cleaning, stocking, and beverage service procedures.
• Ability to follow FIFO rotation, product dating, inventory control, and cost‑conscious stewardship practices.
• Basic math, cash‑handling, register, and point‑of‑sale skills with attention to accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to multi‑task, remain calm under pressure, and perform duties with excellence.
• Strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and follow‑through skills.
• Willingness to support dishwashing, cleaning, laundry, stocking, dining‑room care, and event service needs.

Equipment

Cash Register, Point‑of‑Sale System, Espresso Machine, Coffee Grinder, Coffee Brewer, Blender, Ice Machine, Water Purification System, Refrigerator, Freezer, Mop & Bucket, Personal Computer, Copier, Fax Machine, Dishwasher, Slicer, Carts, Ovens, Grill, Stoves, Knives, Small Wares, Cleaning Tools, Laundry Equipment, and Event Service Supplies.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 30 lb and push 75 lb.
• Must be able to stand for a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Physical ability to push, pull, bend, stand, and stoop in a fast‑paced environment.

Mental Demands

• Ability to focus on assigned duties while balancing customer service, production, cleaning, stocking, and event support needs.
• Logical follow‑through and attention to detail when handling money, rotating products, cleaning service areas, and completing assigned tasks.
• Professional response in high‑volume periods, changing event needs, and ministry guest interaction.

Working Conditions

• Normal food service and coffee‑bar environment with periods of high customer volume, noise, and frequent movement between service, kitchen, dining room, storage, and event areas.
• Function effectively between two kitchens and coffee bars as daily operations and event needs require.
• Primarily indoors with occasional outdoor or event‑related support as needed.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends or ministry event support, based on operational needs.
• Work in coffee bar, kitchen, dining room, dishwashing, laundry, storage, and event service environments.

Additional Requirements

• Born‑again believer who adheres to the doctrines of Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives.
• Must work well with others as a team, following Romans 16:17, and must not cause dissension, difficulties, or divisions.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Considerable diplomacy, maturity, and excellent communication skills required due to frequent contact with ministry leaders.
• Ability to work with people of all cultures.