Barista & Cashier — Fast-Paced Cafe Team Member

Food For Thought; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

FFT University

Employee Discounts

Parental Leave

Job summary

Food For Thought is hiring a Cashier/Barista in North Chicago, IL. You will greet customers, take orders, process cash payments, and operate a POS system while balancing cash drawers and ensuring accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of FFT products and policies to resolve customer concerns and answer questions. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6am - 2:30pm, with a starting wage of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence required.
• Cash handling and operating a POS system required.
• Experience in culinary and prep kitchen positions preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to work with speed, consistency, and organization.
• Comfortable in busy environments.
• Must provide valid Food Handler Certificate and Food Allergen Certification.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests in a friendly, approachable, and courteous manner.
• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, specialty drinks and tea.
• Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Working on catering events and taking on special projects.
• Ensure item pricing is accurate.
• Stock and refill inventory such as coffee cups, straws, napkins, and utensils; supervise inventory levels and communicate when necessary to ensure inventory is not low or out.
• Maintaining food service facilities and equipment by complying with the highest standards of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Engaging in additional supportive duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Cash handling & POS

Culinary experience

Basic math

Speed & organization

Comfortable in busy environments

Food Handler Certification

Food Allergen Certification

Job description

Food For Thought is hiring a Cashier/Barista in North Chicago, IL. You will greet customers, take orders, process cash payments, and operate a POS system while balancing cash drawers and ensuring accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of FFT products and policies to resolve customer concerns and answer questions. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6am - 2:30pm, with a starting wage of $18 per hour.