BARISTA (FULL AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 16,763 - 23,875; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meal

All major holidays off

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring for full and part-time Barista positions at Baylor University Campus in Waco, Texas. The role involves preparing and serving coffee and espresso drinks while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualified candidates should have prior barista or strong customer service experience. Applicants must be available for varying shifts, and open availability is preferred. Employee perks include meals at work and holidays off.

Qualifications

• Open availability for varying shifts.
• Prior experience in customer service or barista roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves coffee and espresso drinks.
• Interacts courteously with customers.
• Maintains cleanliness of the service area.

Skills

Prior barista experience

Strong customer service skills

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for full and part-time BARISTA positions at Baylor University Campus, located at 1120 South 5th, Waco, TX 76706. Open to online applications only. Open availability; shifts may vary. Immediate start preferred.

• Pay Rate: $14.75 per hour
• Experience Preferred: Prior barista or Starbucks experience; strong customer service skills required.
• Perks: Free employee meal, all major holidays off.
• Schedule: Open availability, shifts vary; details discussed during interview.

Job Summary

Prepares and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food in accordance with HACCP guidelines and quality standards. Interacts with customers and colleagues 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, 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.

Benefits

Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following 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 also offer the following benefits:

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, additional time‑off details are available.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, 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 class protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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.