Barista

Description

Job Summary

Serves customers promptly and courteously. Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, smoothies, smoothie bowls, teas and food products. Maintains sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Cleans service areas.
• Checks temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Describes menu items to customers and suggests products that might appeal to them.
• Stocks supplies.
• Sets up and restock product coolers.
• Slices fruits and vegetables for garnishes
• Demonstrates proper knife handling skills and techniques
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy when creating drinks based on company recipes and measurements.
• Maintains standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy, guidelines and outside licensed and certification authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated

• Vitamix Blenders
• Espresso Grinder and Espresso Machine
• Juicer
• Wheatgrass Machine
• Bailer
• Trash Compactor
• Knives

Requirements

Education and Experience (E = Essential D = Desired)

• High school education or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in food service industry; previous Barista experience desirable
• Excellent customer service skills
• Food presentation skills
• Preferred Level 1 or higher Serve Safe Certification