BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Barista for its California location. The role involves making and serving coffee drinks while ensuring food safety standards. Both full-time and part-time shifts are available, providing flexibility to the associates.

Requirements include prior barista experience. The position offers benefits like healthcare options for full-timers, training opportunities, and a retirement plan. Join a committed team in a friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Handles food according to HACCP guidelines.
• Greets customers courteously and ensures satisfaction.

Skills

Prior barista experience

Job description

Location: California State University: LA Village Market, 5500 Paseo Rancho Castilla, Los Angeles, CA 90032.

Position: Barista (Full Time and Part Time)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed. Full‑time and part‑time shifts available.

Compensation: $18.47 per hour.

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 concerns to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, preventing delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Advocates selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in buying decision‑making.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards; serves food neatly and attractively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Prior barista experience is required.

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

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the above benefits where applicable.

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.