Barista

The-Plaza-Rehab-and-Nursing-Cente; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a customer‑focused associate to prepare beverages and food items, greet guests, and take accurate orders. You will operate brewing equipment, handle payments, and keep the service area clean and organized.

Responsibilities include following recipes, serving items, and ensuring health and safety regulations are met while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter.
• Give customers drink menus and answer questions regarding ingredients.
• Take orders with attention to details (coffee blend, dairy/sugar ratios).
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Serve beverages and prepared food (cookies, pastries, muffins, salads).
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards); keep bar area clean.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report maintenance needs.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic math skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Knowledge of sanitation regulations

Hands-on experience with brewing

Previous work experience as Barista/WA

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine task such as preparing beverages and food, sandwiches and baked goods for customers, keeping work station clean, and providing excellent customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, muffins and salads
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards) Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• Hands‑on experience with brewing equipment preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma