Barista

WVU; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Martinsburg is seeking a Food Service Worker to oversee cafe functions. Responsibilities include beverage preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have food service experience and a valid Food Service Worker Permit.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Service Worker Permit required.
• Six months previous food services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages.
• Run cash register and balance bank at end of shift.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation

Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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This position will oversee assigned cafe functions including but not limited to: payment handling, product preparation and service, and general cleanliness. In addition, this position will ensure that safety, sanitation, customer service, and positive customer experiences are maintained at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the local health department prior to starting OR obtain a Temporary FSWP no later than the first worked day and a permanent FSWP within 1 week of start date or next available class. (ServSafe meets this requirement) (not required when working in Berkeley County, WV)

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Experience:

• Six months previous food services preferred, such as barista experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages utilizing blenders, coffee makers, grinders, and espresso machines.
2. Ensure that all activities meet sanitation, safety, and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies and the West Virginia Department of Health.
3. Take inventory, place orders, retrieve orders, and put orders away.
4. Run cash register, verify amounts, and balance out bank at the end of shift.
5. Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, equipment, and service areas.
6. Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and hot holding equipment.
7. Describe and promote items to customers in a positive and service-driven way.
8. Serve and prepare hot and cold items.
9. Routinely clean, straighten, and restock all food items and supplies.
10. Sweep and mop floors, retrieve trash, and take out to dumpster.
11. Label and date food items as appropriate.
12. Create signage daily as directed.
13. Lock down café at end of meal service and return cash bag as directed.

Physical Requirements

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

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push and pull up to 150 lbs.
• Requires significant walking throughout several buildings.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a noisy, somewhat chaotic environment (dealing with customers while trying to fill and deliver orders).
• May require transportation of food service products.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.
• Work in an isolated environment.
• Exposed to outside extreme environments (summer heat, winter cold, weather).

Additional Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center: 632 BMC Coffee Shop

Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (