Barista and Cashier

Paris-Baguette; South Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in New York, NY is hiring a friendly and efficient barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, take orders, and maintain a clean, organized coffee bar. You will operate espresso machines, assist with food items, handle cash transactions, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong math skills for cash handling, clear communication, and a willingness to follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and friendly, efficient service.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication to interact with customers and team members.
• Knowledge of retail math for discounts, sales tax, and change.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle food safely and follow proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages following recipes and quality standards.
• Take customer orders and input them accurately into the cash register.
• Operate espresso machines and equipment to make beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area; restock and clean.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers and resolving issues.
• Handle cash transactions including payments, change, and card processing.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and allergen information.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Fast-paced work

Communication

Retail math

Food safety

Job description

Duties:

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks
• Take customer orders and accurately input them into the cash register
• Operate espresso machines and other equipment to make beverages according to established recipes and quality standards
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area, including restocking supplies and cleaning equipment
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving any issues or complaints
• Handle cash transactions, including receiving payments, giving change, and processing credit card transactions
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and allergen information to assist customers with their orders
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safety of customers and staff
• Assist with food preparation tasks as needed, such as assembling sandwiches or pastries

Skills:

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide friendly and efficient service
• Basic math skills for cash handling and order processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively
• Knowledge of retail math for calculating discounts, sales tax, and change amounts
• Experience in the food service or food industry is preferred but not required
• Ability to handle food safely and follow proper food handling procedures

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.