BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is looking for a Barista to provide exceptional coffee and service at our location in Clark, NJ. Responsibilities include preparing espresso drinks, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean workstation.

This full-time position requires barista experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We offer a competitive pay rate of $20.00 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience is required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily.
• Must comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers.
• Maintains cleanliness of service area.
• Greets customers and ensures satisfaction.
• Serves food neatly and attractively.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Food safety compliance

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience is required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must comply with safety policies such as the use of gloves and appropriate footwear.

Schedule

Full time; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay

Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

Location

100 Terminal Avenue, Clark, NJ 07066. Online applications accepted only.

Safety and Compliance

• Use of medium weight cut gloves for handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning slicers.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves for handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• Use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 classification protected by law.

Background Screening

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Applications

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.