Barista

John Knox Village; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking a hospitality-focused team member for The Coffee Shoppe and Courtyard Café dining areas. You will serve guests, prepare beverages, assist with light food prep, describe menu items, and maintain display stock while upholding safety and PRIDE values.

Must be 16+ years old with a high-school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Food Handler Permit within 15 days. Military or community service experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with a large group of residents and customers.
• Basic cash handling and cash register operation knowledge.
• Experience in a restaurant or coffee shop preferred.
• Awareness of cost control within the department.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including two-digit numbers and multiples of 10/100.
• Ability to taste and/or smell as part of food/beverage service.
• Ability to use common sense to carry out straightforward tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serves guests in The Coffee Shoppe and Dining Area.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages (coffee, espresso, blended drinks, shakes, teas).
• Prepares light food items and assists with food service.
• Describes and suggests menu items to guests.
• Maintains quality, stock, and rotation of products in displays and ice cream freezers.
• Checks temperatures of freezers, fridge and display cases for proper function.
• cleans and sanitizes utensils and dining areas.
• Work independently and solve problems without direct supervision.
• Observes residents and responds to additional needs; supports PRIDE values.
• Restocks Coffee Shoppe inventory and supplies as needed.

Skills

Group instruction to residents/custome

Cash handling basics

Restaurant/coffee shop experience

Cost control awareness

Irregular hours

Simple sentence communication

Reading simple instructions

Basic arithmetic (two-digit, multiples

Tasting and smelling ability

Applying common sense for tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position provides service duties in The Coffee Shoppe, Courtyard Café dining room and kitchen environment. These duties may include, but are not limited to: functioning as barista, cook performing light food preparation, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food and cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves guests in The Coffee Shoppe and Dining Area.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, shakes or teas.
• Preforms food preparation for guests.
• Describes and offer menu items suggestions to guests.
• Maintain the quality, stock, and rotation of products in display cases and ice cream freezer.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerator, and display case to ensure proper functioning.
• Cleans or sanitize utensils, equipment, work and dining areas.
• Ability to work and problem solve without direct supervision.
• Complies with dining services tip reporting policy.
• Observes residents and responds to additional needs.
• Restocks and replenishes Coffee Shoppe inventory and supplies.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
• Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
• Proven working experience in a restaurant/coffee shop preferred.
• Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to speak in simple sentences.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.

Special Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment.
• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maximum frequent lift of 15 lbs from 30-52 inches; maximum occasional lift of 36 lbs from floor to 72 inches
• Maximum frequent carry of 15 lbs at self-selected height for 75 ft; maximum occasional carry of 36 lbs at self-selected height for 75ft
• Maximum occasional vertical pull of 30 lbs from 36 to 72 inch height; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 40 lbs at for 50 ft
• Constant grip force of 10 lbs; frequent pinch force of 5 lbs; occasional climb of 8 inches
• Maximum frequent forward reach (self-selected unilateral or bilateral) of 40 inches; maxiumum frequent lateral reach of 24 inches
• Constant bend/crouch; frequent neck flexion; frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant balance; constant stand; constant walking

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/Given

Frequent supervision Restaurant Manager; No supervision given.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace & Drug Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required.

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]

Required

Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

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