Cafe Barista

Position: 0893 Cafe Barista
Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager a Barista performs a variety of tasks specific to the successful operation of the Café following the prescribed guidelines for service.

Roles and Responsibilities

* During the majority of the shift, this is an independent position with backup provided on an as-needed basis.

* Operates Café equipment and prepares coffee, specialty drinks, bottled drinks, and baked and prepared goods.

* Maintains a clean environment within local, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.

* Completes ongoing daily and weekly cleaning of food surfaces, machinery and utensils, and customer areas.

* Stocks and merchandises café in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining a straight, organized, and clean shopping environment.

* Greets customers entering the store and café, and provide exceptional customer service on each transaction.

* Successfully promotes all POS initiatives and company programs including, but not limited to discount cards, magazine sales, pre-sale vouchers, and donation programs.

* Balances cash drawer following each shift within allowable variances as identified in the Loss Prevention Policy.

* Assists the bookstore as needed.

* Performs other tasks as needed.

Core Competencies

* Interpersonal Skills

* Self-Management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

* 16 years of age or older

* Successful completion of all required background screenings

Preferred Skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to multi-task

* Ability to learn and operate multiple café machines, including, but not limited to blenders, ovens, espresso machines

* Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

* Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

* Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities

* Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance

* Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device

* Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job