BARISTA (FULL AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A university dining service is seeking enthusiastic BARISTA candidates for immediate hiring in Gainesville, FL. This position involves making high-quality coffee beverages, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a tidy workspace in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have prior barista experience and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience making and serving coffee and espresso drinks is preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food service environments.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders and serves food and beverages.
• Handles customer payments and ensures a clean service area.
• Follows HACCP guidelines for food handling and safety.

Skills

Prior barista experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Tools

POS device

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time BARISTA positions at the University of Florida – Racquet Club Dining Center, 114, Gainesville, FL 32611. Online applications only. Open availability (AM, PM, nights, weekends). Prior barista experience preferred. Pay: $14.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food‑service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into 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, preventing delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Ergently advocates selling techniques 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.

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

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.