Barista

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Mount Joy Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Shift drink

Annual Performance Bonus

Performance raises

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen is seeking a part-time PT Barista in PA to craft hot and cold beverages and provide exceptional guest hospitality. The role includes cross-training as a PT Team Member, working in Café and Front of House as needed, and completing ServSafe and Barista Certification during scheduled shifts.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour with typical availability of around 15 hours per week. Shifts include 5–6 hours, with some 8-hour extensions based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in barista, café, restaurant, or customer service is preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Willingness to cross-train in Front of House and Bakery operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot coffees, cold coffees, refreshers, blended drinks, teas, and other café beverages.
• Provide friendly and welcoming hospitality to guests.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked coffee station.
• Follow recipes and café preparation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the Café.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support Bakery team during busy periods.

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Organization

Customer experience

Fast-paced environment

Smiles and hospitality

Tools

POS system

Job description

PT BARISTA

Department: Café

Employment Type: Part-Time

Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour

Minimum Age: 16

Typical Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week

Reports To: Retail Manager, Business Manager, and Bakery Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The PT Barista prepares high-quality beverages and provides exceptional hospitality to every guest. The position focuses on Café operations while supporting Front of House operations when business needs require it.

Every PT Barista must cross-train as a PT Team Member. Employees are expected to maintain the skills needed to work in both Café and Front of House.

SCHEDULE

• Minimum availability: 15 hours per week
• Availability must include at least 3 days from Monday through Saturday.
• Typical shifts are 5 to 6 hours.
• Shifts may extend up to 8 hours when requested and required.
• Schedules are based on employee availability and business needs.
• Scheduling accommodations are considered when possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare customized and pre-designed beverages, including:
• Hot coffees
• Cold coffees
• Refreshers
• Blended drinks
• Teas
• Other Café beverages
• Provide friendly and welcoming hospitality to every guest.
• Create positive guest experiences and work to make people smile.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked coffee station.
• Follow beverage recipes and Café preparation standards.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and organization throughout the Café.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support the bakery team during busy periods.

CROSS-TRAINING REQUIREMENT

• Every PT Barista must complete training as a PT Team Member.
• PT Baristas must be prepared to work in Front of House when business needs require it.
• Cross-trained responsibilities include:
• Operating the register
• Taking customer orders
• Providing Front of House hospitality
• Supporting guest service
• Assisting other Front of House stations
• When the bakery is fully staffed, PT Baristas primarily remain in the Café. Register and customer-order responsibilities are assigned when additional support is required or during an emergency.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Every PT Barista must complete the bakery's Barista Certification Program.
• Barista Certification is completed during scheduled shifts and is paid at the employee's normal hourly rate.
• Employees completing Barista Certification are scheduled under the "In-Training" designation.
• Every PT Barista must complete ServSafe Food Handler training after employment.
• ServSafe training is provided by the employer and is available online or through an in-person session with the three managers.

EXPERIENCE

Previous barista, café, restaurant, or customer service experience is preferred.

Previous experience is not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Friendly and welcoming personality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Strong organization skills.
• Commitment to creating positive guest experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to making people smile.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand for up to 8 hours during a shift.
• Work around hot liquids and hot equipment.
• Safely handle sharp equipment, including knives.
• Lift up to 35 pounds independently.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.

EMPLOYEE PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Employee Discount
• 25% off food and beverages while working.
• 20% off food and beverages while off the clock.
• One free shift drink during each shift.
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Eligible employees receive an annual bonus based on a combination of individual performance and company performance.
• Performance Raises
• Employees who meet the required performance standards receive a 15% pay increase every 2 years.
• Performance requirements are outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Uniform
• The bakery provides the required employee uniform.
• Schedule-Building Incentive
• Employees who work at least 850 hours between February and November and at least 300 hours between November and January earn the ability to build their own schedule for the following year.
• Employees maintain the schedule-building incentive throughout the following year as long as the required hours remain consistent.
• Employee-built schedules remain subject to management approval and business coverage requirements.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

• Be friendly.
• Be reliable.
• Be willing to learn.
• Work as a team.
• Stay organized.
• Take pride in the Café.
• Support the team when business needs change.
• Provide excellent hospitality.
• Create a welcoming experience.
• Make people smile.