Barista

SSP America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport food service provider is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve food and beverages in a secure airport environment. Candidates should have food service experience and the ability to operate a POS system. Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and pass a background check. Join our team and contribute to a great customer experience!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment.
• Previous Barista experience preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
• Serve cold, frozen, and hot drinks as well as a wide variety of food items.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

POS system operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

SSP Canada operates multiple restaurants inside the Ottawa International Airport, including: Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Bridgehead Coffee, Darcy McGees, Cafe en Vin, Big Rig, Cork & Well, Canal Market.

At SSP Canada, our Baristas have the important role of preparing, serving, selling, and stocking delicious food and beverages for our guests.

If you’ve enjoyed working in quick service restaurants, coffee or tea shops, or fast casual restaurant concepts, you’ll fit in on our team!

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner
• Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system
• Receive payment from the customer and process change
• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items
• Serve cold, frozen, and hot drinks as well as a wide variety of food items to guests
• Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down of any machinery and equipment
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment
• Previous Barista experience preferred
• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests
• Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items
• Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time
• Ability to pass Transport Canada 5 year background check

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance