BARISTA

Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

CSU Monterey Bay is a prominent educational institution located in Seaside, California, dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a vibrant campus community. As a part of this dynamic environment, the campus offers various services to its students, staff, and visitors, including food and beverage services managed by Compass Group’s Chartwells Higher Ed. This collaboration ensures that the campus dining experience is exceptional, focusing not only on quality but also on customer satisfaction and community engagement. Chartwells Higher Ed is known for its commitment to employee development, diversity, and inclusion, offering opportunities for growth within a supportive work atmosphere. The organization strives to create meaningful careers and a workplace culture that empowers its associates to make a positive impact every day.

The Barista position at CSU Monterey Bay is pivotal in delivering an outstanding coffee and beverage experience to the campus community. This role involves preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items, adhering strictly to health, sanitation, and quality standards including HACCP guidelines. The position offers both full-time and part-time schedules, providing flexibility with an open availability preference. Employees are expected to work from Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, including weekends as required. Compensation for this role is set at a fixed rate of $20.00 per hour, reflecting the organization’s commitment to offering competitive wages in the food service industry.

As a Barista, you will be a key front-line team member responsible for crafting beverages that meet standardized recipes and measures while providing excellent customer service. This requires precise order entry, cash handling, and upkeep of supplies and equipment to ensure an efficient and clean service area. Employees will interact directly with customers to ensure their satisfaction, address any concerns, and provide detailed information about menu items to assist in their purchasing decisions.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about coffee culture, customer interaction, and maintaining a tidy and inviting service environment. The role demands a balance of technical coffee-making skills and soft skills such as communication and teamwork. Additional benefits include career training and development opportunities, a comprehensive set of optional and full-time benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and wellness programs. The position also emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and fair hiring practices.

Job Requirements

Previous barista experience preferred
ability to work full and part-time schedules including weekends
open availability preferred
ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods
ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
adherence to food safety and HACCP guidelines
legal eligibility to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous barista experience preferred
ability to operate POS systems and handle cash transactions
knowledge of coffee and espresso drink preparation
strong communication and customer service skills
ability to maintain cleanliness and follow sanitation standards
teamwork and interpersonal skills
basic math skills

Job Duties

Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes
enters orders accurately into POS device
accepts cash and charge payments
replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area
ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
follows HACCP standards
maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils
ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards
keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors
serves customers quickly and efficiently and prevents delays in serving lines
demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers
serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process
ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards
serves food neatly and attractively per standard
performs other duties as assigned