BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Metairie seeks a full-time barista to prepare coffee and espresso drinks. The role requires excellent customer service skills and adherence to food safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing orders, maintaining cleanliness, and providing friendly customer interactions.

Benefits include various health insurance options, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Prior experience as a barista is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience preferred.
• Ability to handle cash and charge payments accurately.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso drinks and coffee orders for customers.
• Maintains cleanliness of service area and equipment.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly and efficient manner.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Location: LCMC East Jefferson, 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006. Full-time schedule Monday-Friday (weekend shifts may be required). Previous barista experience preferred. Fixed pay rate: $15.00 per hour. Only online applications accepted.

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, 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

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other 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).

EEO Statement & Legal

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.