BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Location: Rutgers University - Starbucks, 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

About the Role

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local, and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses. We take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals.

This role involves making and serving coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items while adhering to HACCP guidelines and quality standards. You will interact with customers and employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, preventing delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards.
• Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior barista experience is required.

Pay

Fixed Pay Rate: $15.92 per hour

Schedule

Full-time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details provided upon interview.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time positions offer:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.