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Barista (Food Service Worker)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.78
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

None

Job Description

The Arnold Hall, Polaris Perk Coffee Shop is a specialty coffee operation located at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. This establishment operates under the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF), meaning it is involved in Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities specifically for the Air Force and Space Force community. The coffee shop serves a variety of specialty beverages and food items to patrons at the academy, aiming to provide high-quality service and a welcoming environment for both military personnel and visitors. Although this position is NAF and does not include traditional benefits, it plays a vital role in supporting the daily... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion of a background investigation with favorable results
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical
  • Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
  • Physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time
  • Ability to memorize specialty coffee drink recipes
  • Ability to hear and follow oral and/or written instructions
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or non-U.S. national who has resided in the U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service
  • Direct deposit required
  • Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • Must provide REAL ID or combination of source identity documents to access the installation
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to entrance on duty

Job Qualifications

  • Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to specialty coffee preparation or similar activity
  • Barista must have knowledge of variety of drink recipes and knowledge of coffee beans and teas typically served at a specialty coffee operation
  • Must be able to know how to safely use the equipment such an espresso machine
  • Must be able to memorize specialty coffee drink recipes
  • Must have the ability to hear and follow oral and or written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic
  • Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required
  • Satisfactory completion of a Tier 1 background investigation required

Job Duties

  • Prepares specialty beverages in a free standing specialty coffee operation
  • operates a commercial grade espresso machine
  • grinds fresh coffee beans
  • prepares beverage by adjusting the grind of the beans, dosing the amount of coffee to be used, tamps down the ground coffee in the basket and obtains the desired extraction
  • completes the non-alcoholic specialty beverages according to customer requests and established recipes
  • serves other mixed non-alcoholic beverages such as iced coffees, fruit drinks, smoothies and more by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes
  • serves and prepares assorted food items such as sandwiches, cookies, muffins, pastries etc
  • serves patrons directly, receives payment, operates cash register and returns change to patrons
  • maintains the machine in good working order following cleaning instructions and proper sanitization methods
  • sets up work area for operations and obtains cash bank
  • maintains that work area neat and clean
  • sets up/cleans tables for customers and replenish condiment items and stocks as necessary
  • sets up and operates dishwasher, performs preventative maintenance and cleaning
  • scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required
  • performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required as follows: coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans and etc
  • may unload and organize stock from delivery truck
  • collects/transfers trash from work area to disposal area
  • assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering
  • may be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability
  • incumbent is responsible for independently completing work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made
  • supervisor provides guidance and evaluates work performance and is available to answer questions and resolve customer dissatisfactions
  • supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions
  • work is evaluated on ability to carry out supervisor's instructions concerning work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines
  • performs other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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