BARISTA (FULL AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Free shift meals

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Barista in Arcata, California. The role involves preparing and serving coffee and espresso drinks while ensuring customer satisfaction and cleanliness according to HACCP guidelines.

Applicants should be willing to train and may work full or part-time with variable shifts, including mornings and weekends. Benefits include health programs and free shift meals.

Qualifications

• Prior barista experience preferred; willingness to train.
• Understanding of HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible hours including mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso orders and other beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of the service area.
• Interact courteously and efficiently with customers.
• Ensure proper food presentation and portion control.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Cash handling

Espresso preparation

Job description

Job Summary

Barista responsible for making and serving coffee/espresso drinks and related food items, handling food according to HACCP guidelines, interacting with customers and coworkers in a friendly and courteous manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into the POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision‑making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Pay range: $16.90 to $18.00 per hour.

Location

355 Granite Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521 (CSU‑Humboldt Admin).

Schedule

Full‑ and part‑time positions. Variable days and hours, including mornings and weekends. Details discussed during interview.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions additionally offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Free shift meals to all associates.

Employment Eligibility & Additional Information

Prior barista experience preferred; willingness to train. Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions. This position requires work at an educational facility; periods of no work may occur during school breaks and may be unpaid and considered temporary layoff.

Paid and unpaid time off benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Details are available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.