Barista

John Knox Village; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village in Lincoln, NE is seeking a friendly, customer-focused team member for the Coffee Shoppe and Courtyard Café. You will serve guests, prepare beverages, assist in light food prep, and help maintain a clean, welcoming dining area.

This full-time position includes weekend shifts, training per policy, and opportunities to contribute to our PRIDE values. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift light loads; a Food Handler Permit will be required within 15 days of starting.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.
• Experience in a restaurant/coffee shop preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves guests in The Coffee Shoppe and Dining Area.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages.
• Performs food preparation for guests.
• Describes and offers menu item suggestions.
• Cleans and sanitizes utensils and dining areas.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash register

Customer service

Computer literacy

Cost control

Irregular hours

Simple sentences

Reading instructions

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Details

Description

Full-time

80 hours per pay period

Varied days including weekends

Job Summary

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.
• Performs cashier responsibilities.
• 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.
• Computer literacy.
• 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
• PDC Level: Medium
  
  

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]