Barista

Bridgeway Community Health

Is currently seeking an experienced

Barista

(temporary full-time position for 6 months)

Come join our growing Culinary team, where you will work alongside those who are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!

Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Barista is a Bridgeway professional who makes and serves beverages such as coffee and tea at our new building location. The person in this position will be responsible for educating customers on our coffee menu; making recommendations based on their preferences; taking customer orders and payments; and cleaning and sanitizing their work/seating areas. The Barista is expected to have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates.

This is a temporary full-time position with an employment duration of 6 months with an anticipated start date in the last week of June or sooner. There is the potential of transitioning this position to a regular full-time position to support the culinary services team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcomes customers as they order and engages in a friendly conversation to determine their coffee interests and needs.


• Gives the coffee drink menu to customers and answers questions regarding menu, ingredients and other related items.


• Takes orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)


• Receives and processes customer payments.


• Prepares coffee drinks by following prescribed and preparation techniques for coffee drinks such as espresso, caffe latte and cappuccino.


• Keeps the work and coffee seating areas clean/sanitized and maintains stock of clean mugs and plates.


• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; maintains related supplies, as appropriate.


• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; checks if brewing equipment operates properly and reports any maintenance needs.


• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following culinary standards and sanitation regulations.


• Communicates customer feedback to supervisors and recommends new menu items, as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience, Education and Credentials

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• At least one year of café/coffee shop experience as a barista.


• Must be able to pass background check and other employment requirements relevant to the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of sanitation regulations


• Flexibility and reliability especially with attendance


• Customer service skills and knowledge


• High level of attention-to-detail


• Basic math skills


• Ability to gauge customers' preferences


• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work


• Positive and approachable manner


• Great communication skills


• Knowledge of espresso machines and maintenance, being able to troubleshoot breakdowns and relay information to the supervisor

Benefits for Eligible Regular Employees

• Paid Holidays


• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage


• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)


• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy


• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan


• Health Savings Accounts


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• Will depend on experience and credentials.


• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

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