Barista/Cashier

Parkhurst Dining; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE meal during your shift

20% discount on food purchases

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance eligibility

Management career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A regional foodservice company in Lake Forest, IL seeks a Barista/Cashier to serve food and beverages to guests. Responsibilities include brewing coffee, making specialty drinks, and adhering to strict sanitary conditions. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and the ability to handle cash effectively. Join a family-owned business where you can grow and enjoy great benefits such as free meals and discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Flexible and able to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve quality food and beverages to guests.
• Follow all Parkhurst coffee recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the working area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Cash handling

Coffee brewing

Job description

Overview

Barista/Cashier role at Parkhurst Dining

Hourly wage range: $15 - $19 / hour, based on applicable experience.

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, and served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider joining our team! Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, a regional portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses and in every state through our online store.

Job Summary

Responsible for serving quality food and beverages to our guests in a friendly and helpful manner in accordance with Parkhurst standards and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions

• Brew Barista coffee along with flavor of the day coffee.
• Make specialty drinks to order, following all Parkhurst recipes.
• Price and stock all grab and go items.
• Adhere to all cash handling procedures.
• Stock coffee bean bins and keep them full at all times.
• Interact with our guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Merchandise area using Barista signage and other approved materials.
• Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using "clean as you go" techniques.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
• Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Follow all Parkhurst Hospitality Gold Standards. Use Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
• Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking - 50% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Benefits

• FREE meal during your shift
• 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
• Paid time off
• Management career advancement opportunities
• Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
• Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Full-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO, up to 4 days of Rest & Relaxation time, 3 paid holidays, health/dental/vision/disability/life/FSA insurance eligibility after 60 days, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Part-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Benefits package may differ if covered under a collective bargaining agreement. This position may be eligible for overtime, differentials or bonuses.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services