Barista

Surf Bagel Milford LLC; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee shift meal

25% discount when not working

Health insurance and 401k benefits

Daily Pay available

Job summary

Surf Bagel Milford LLC in Milford, DE seeks a motivated beverage enthusiast/barista to prepare made-to-order specialty drinks with accuracy and speed, following recipes and portioning guidelines. You will maintain a clean station and stock supplies to ensure smooth service while upholding Surf Bagel standards for taste and portion size.

Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen organization to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a coffee shop or beverage prep.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Read tickets accurately and prepare items to standard.
• Keep assigned area clean and clutter-free with cleaning supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of food items and recipes.
• Label, restock, discard and manage all food items.
• Adhere to essential food safety requirements.
• Follow kitchen safety guidelines; lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Skills

Coffee shop experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Espresso machines

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented beverage enthusiast/barista to prepare made-to-order specialty drink items accurately and efficiently.
Prepare and execute a variety of menu items by following established recipes and portioning guidelines. Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients. Produce the beverage menu to standards and maintain a clean and organized work area. Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth, efficient service. Ensure that all menu items that leave your station meet Surf Bagel standards in terms of taste, appearance and portion size. Participate in cleaning and maintenance tasks, including equipment cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen organization to uphold cleanliness standards and ensure a safe working environment.

Useful qualifications:

• Proven experience working in a coffee shop or producing high quality beverages. Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, espresso machines, coffee makers, blenders, shakers, etc.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and maintain a smooth workflow .
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality.

• Read tickets accurately and quickly prepare menu items according to standards
• Keep assigned area clean and walk-ins, reach-ins clutter free with restaurant issued cleaning supplies
• Maintain master knowledge of food items and recipes
• Label, restock, discard and maintain all food items to avoid service disruption
• Adhere to essential food safety requirements
• Follow kitchen safety guidelines
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time

Job Benefits:

• Fun, respectful, team oriented environment
• Free employee shift meal
• 25% discount when not working
PTO + Sick days (subject to eligibility)
• Health insurance and 401k benefits (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Competitive wages plus shared tips
• Daily Pay available