BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits: critical illness,

Legal Services

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a barista to craft and serve coffee and related food items at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes HACCP-compliant food handling and friendly customer service during morning to evening shifts on weekdays, with occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

Applicants with prior barista experience are preferred, but willingness to be trained is also accepted. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience preferred.
• Willingness to be trained.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso orders for customers and cateringorders using standard recipes.
• Enter orders into POS and process cash/credit payments.
• Replenish condiments, beverages and supplies while keeping the service area clean.
• Maintain proper temperatures and presentation per HACCP standards.
• Keep equipment, supplies and utensils sanitary and organized.
• Explain daily menu items accurately to customers.
• Assist in upselling and guiding customers’ buying decisions.
• Greet customers warmly and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company

Location: Colorado College – 14 East Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full and part time; Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Weekend and holiday availability required.

Pay Range: $16.50 to $18.50 per hour.

Benefits: Free parking pass. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience preferred.
• Willingness to be trained.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits – Full‑time & Part‑time

• 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

Benefits – Full‑time Only

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

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: 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.

Other Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/