Position: Barista / Expeditor / Customer Service Associate

Job Type:Part or Full Time

Wage/ Salary:$18 – 20 an hour

Experience: Intermediate

Obligations:

Research and maintain a working knowledge of developments in the coffee and food industries
Must stay informed of company business by participating in meetings, reading emails, and reviewing social media
Must be willing to expand your abilities as a barista and expand your knowledge as a coffee and beverage professional through training
Pass an annual exam testing customer service, espresso, coffee brewing and workflow competencies
Strive to be a little bit better today than yesterday

Qualifications:

Intermediate skills and experience in preparing and serving specialty coffee
Must currently hold (or be willing to pursue) Illinois state sexual harassment prevention training, food handlers certification and food allergen awareness certification
Ability to stand on one’s feet and work effectively at workstation for up to 5 hours without a break
Ability to bend to grasp objects, climb step stool and lift loads up to 50 lbs unassisted
An intermediate to advance ability to brew coffee and make excellent espresso-based beverages
Ability to identify and complete tasks with minimum supervision

Responsibilities:

Arrive at cafe in advance of one’s scheduled shift, clock in on time, and be prepared to perform all duties with a high degree of professionalism
Brew an adequate amount of cold brew –according to house recipe– to stock the café
Regularly prepare in-house oat milk, flavor syrups, chocolate, chai, and all teas as part of sidework
Welcome customers and maintain a friendly disposition at all times
Handle customer transactions and operate the point of sale device (register) as needed and necessary
Manage customer expectations and provide thoughtful and spotless serviceMaintain composure during peak periods and ability to focus on sidework during slower moments
Expedite (run) food orders to customers as needed
Contribute positively to a cooperative work environment
Stay focused while executing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
Maintain an organized coffee station while demonstrating an excessively methodical work style
Demonstrate a desire and ability to work magic with coffee, finishing epresso and milk drinks with latte art when working the barAssist with daily cleaning of the café (dishwashing, polishing, sweeping, busing, etc.) and all coffee equipment
Understand and communicate coffee specific knowledge about our coffee program and current offerings
Effectively communicate and share information with co-workers and management
Other professional duties as negotiated, agreed upon and assigned

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Our Community
Environmental Sustainability
Using excellent ingredients
Being a model safe and hygienic work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
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