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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.78
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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)
Job Location
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