Barista/Cashier

Clayton Homes (New); Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Clayton Homes (New) seeks a Bistro Barista and Cashier to deliver an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced corporate dining environment. This blended role covers customer service, beverage preparation, and cashier duties to support daily Bistro operations.

The position requires preparing beverages and grab-and-go items, processing cashless transactions, and maintaining safety and cleanliness while ensuring accurate orders and a welcoming atmosphere for employees and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year of front-of-house or food service experience helpful.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet employees, guests, and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
• Prepare coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and specialty drinks.
• Process transactions using cashless payment methods and enter orders accurately.
• Restock ingredients and maintain clean, organized workstations.
• Support opening/closing duties and daily operational checklists.

Skills

Customer service

Barista

Cash handling

POS system

Beverage preparation

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Bistro Barista and Cashier serves as a key frontline team member responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience within a high-volume corporate dining environment. As a blended customer service, barista, and cashier role, this position supports daily Bistro operations through hot/cold beverage and prepackaged food preparation, point-of-sale transaction processing, and hospitality services while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality. The Bistro Barista and Cashier contributes to operational flow by maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, supporting team effectiveness, and providing responsive service to employees and guests.

The Bistro Barista and Cashier Duties

Greet employees, guests, and visitors in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner. Serve as a primary point of contact for customer questions, requests, and concerns. Provide information regarding menu items, ingredients, pricing, beverage options, and product offerings. Assist customers with product selection and beverage customization requests. Resolve routine customer concerns and escalate issues as appropriate. Maintain a positive atmosphere that supports the organization’s culture and hospitality standards. Deliver efficient, accurate service during high-volume periods. Prepare coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks according to established recipes and quality standards. Prepare and serve prepackaged food and grab-and-go items. Ensure beverage and food orders are completed accurately and timely. Monitor beverage quality, presentation, and consistency. Operate coffee equipment and food service tools safely and effectively. Restock ingredients and supplies necessary for beverage and food preparation. Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Accurately enter customer orders into the point-of-sale system. Process transactions using cashless payment methods including badge pay, credit/debit cards, and mobile payment platforms. Scan and verify items to ensure pricing and selections are accurate. Troubleshoot basic transaction issues and upgrade concerns when appropriate. Maintain accurate transaction records and receipts. Complete assigned reconciliation and closing activities. Report transaction discrepancies and system issues to leadership. Follow established internal control and payment handling procedures. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, counters, equipment, and service areas. Stock beverages, grab-and-go items, cups, utensils, condiments, and other supplies. Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs. Support opening, closing, and daily operational checklists. Assist with front-of-house operations and overall Bistro efficiency. Monitor customer flow and support efficient movement through service and checkout areas. Maintain an organized, guest-focused dining and coffee bar environment. The Bistro Barista and Cashier Duties Greet employees, guests, and visitors in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner. Serve as a primary point of contact for customer questions, requests, and concerns. Provide information regarding menu items, ingredients, pricing, beverage options, and product offerings. Assist customers with product selection and beverage customization requests. Resolve routine customer concerns and elevate issues as appropriate. Maintain a positive atmosphere that supports the organization’s culture and hospitality standards. Deliver efficient, accurate service during high-volume periods. Prepare coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks according to established recipes and quality standards. Prepare and serve prepackaged food and grab-and-go items. Ensure beverage and food orders are completed accurately and timely. Monitor beverage quality, presentation, and consistency. Operate coffee equipment and food service tools safely and effectively. Restock ingredients and supplies necessary for beverage and food preparation. Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Accurately enter customer orders into the point-of-sale system. Process transactions using cashless payment methods including badge pay, credit/debit cards, and mobile payment platform. Scan and verify items to ensure pricing and selections are accurate. Troubleshoot basic transaction issues and escalates issues when appropriate. Maintain accurate transaction records and receipts. Complete assigned reconciliation and closing activities. Report transaction discrepancies and system issues to leadership. Follow established internal control and payment handling procedures. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, counters, equipment, and service areas. Stock beverages, grab-and-go items, cups, utensils, condiments, and other supplies. Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs. Support opening, closing, and daily operational checklists. Assist with front-of-house operations and overall Bistro efficiency. Monitor customer flow and support efficient movement through service and checkout areas. Maintain an organized, guest-focused dining and coffee bar environment. The Bistro Barista and Cashier Duties Greet employees, guests, and visitors in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner. Serve as a primary point of contact for customer questions, requests, and concerns. Provide information regarding menu items, ingredients, pricing, beverage options, and product offerings. Assist customers with product selection and beverage customization requests. Resolve routine customer concerns and escape issues as appropriate. Maintain a positive atmosphere that supports the organization’s culture and hospitality standards. Deliver efficient, accurate service during high-volume periods. Prepare coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks according to established recipes and quality standards. Prepare and serve prepackaged food and grab-and-go items. Ensure beverage and food orders are completed•accurately and timely. Monitor beverage quality, presentation, and consistency. Operate coffee equipment and food service tools safely and effectively. Restock ingredients and supplies necessary for beverage and food preparation. Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Accurately enter customer orders into the point-of-sale system. Process transactions using cashless payment methods including badge pay, credit/debit cards, and mobile payment platforms. Scan and verify items to ensure pricing and selections are accurate. Troubleshoot basic transaction issues and escalates issues when appropriate. Maintain accurate transaction records and receipts. Complete assigned reconciliation and closing activities. Report transaction discrepancies and system issues to leadership. Follow established internal control and payment handling procedures. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, counters, equipment, and service areas. Stock beverages, grab-and-go items, cups, utensils, condiments, and other supplies. Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs. Support opening, closing, and daily operational checklists. Assist with front-of-house operations and overall Bistro efficiency. Monitor customer flow and support efficient movement through service and checkout areas. Maintain an organized, guest-focused dining and coffee bar environment.

The Bistro Barista and Cashier Requirements

High level of trustworthiness and accountability when handling transactions and customer interactions Ability to remain engaged, attentive, and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in an on-site corporate setting Ability to multitask and prioritize during peak service times Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Years of Related Experience: 0-1 years of point-of-sale experience

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program. At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members. Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course. Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compensation Grade Pay Range

$13.93 - $16.39 Business Unit - B00015 Home Team

The Clayton story

The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission – helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members – join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward-looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world‑class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world‑class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.