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Barista (Food Service Worker)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

The Arnold Hall, Polaris Perk Coffee Shop, located at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, is seeking a dedicated Barista to join their team. This establishment operates as a part of the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and focuses on providing specialty coffee and beverage services to customers within a military and civilian community setting. As a specialty coffee operation, Polaris Perk offers a variety of premium coffee drinks, teas, and assorted food items, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patrons who appreciate quality and excellent service. The coffee shop is a crucial part of the programs supporting Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must complete a background investigation with favorable results
  • must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical
  • must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
  • 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 hear and follow oral or written instructions
  • must be able to work safely
  • must complete employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • must agree to direct deposit payment
  • pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)
  • must meet qualifications, eligibility, and background requirements for this position

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 including coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans 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
  • independently completes work as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions
  • performs other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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