BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking an enthusiastic cafe associate at Louisiana State University Eunice in Eunice, LA. The role focuses on preparing espresso drinks, handling payments via POS, and maintaining clean, well-stocked service areas.

Candidates with prior coffee shop experience are preferred. The position offers full-time and part-time schedules, with pay ranging from $11.00 to $13.00 per hour and a strong benefits program through Compass Group options.

Qualifications

• Prior coffee shop experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Accepts cash and charge payments via POS device.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of service area and equipment.
• Ensures proper presentation and serving temperatures per HACCP standards.
• Greets customers and assists in their buying decisions.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety HACCP

Tools

POS device

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.

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

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

Location

Louisiana State University‑Eunice, 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice, LA 70535.

Pay Range

$11.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules; days and hours may vary.

Qualifications

Prior coffee shop experience is required.

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 classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled. If the position is filled, applicants may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.