Barista (Full Time/Part Time) - UAA Creekside

Responsibilities

• Assists customers with general information, inquires, food and beverage order selection and recommendations, etc.
• Brews a wide variety of specialty coffees, teas, hot chocolate, using espresso machines, coffee urns and blended drinks etc.
• Properly, safely, and efficiently prepares various food products following and observing standard food handling procedures.
• Properly inputs sales into the POS systems.
• Counts cash drawers to prepare deposit.
• Keeps manager or lead informed of inventory stock levels in a timely manner.
• Fulfills other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Six (6) months barista experience.
• Six (6) months training or experience that includes professional food handling or food preparation responsibilities.
• Six (6) months of cashier experience.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• One (1) year barista experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of customer service experience preferred.
• Observes extensive grooming, customer service, and uniform/dress standards.
• The ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision.
• An ability to quickly learn about the products being sold, cash register operation, site features and NMS's customer service expectations/standards.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, talk/hear/see.
• Infrequently required to taste/smell, sit, crouch or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35lbs.