Barista/Pastry Associate - Huron Ave

Formaggio Kitchen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Formaggio Kitchen is seeking hospitality-oriented staff to support the pastry counter. You will package and sell baked goods, make and serve coffee, and act as morning cashiers for the breakfast bar.

Knowledge of our bakery menu and store inventory helps you answer diverse customer requests while working as part of a small team. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, especially sweets, with excellent customer service and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service is required.
• Strong multitasking abilities needed in a fast-paced cafe/bakery.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow steps consistently.
• Ability to work well in a small team and help with various tasks.
• Physical ability to stand, crouch, and lift ~20 lbs throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Staff the pastry counter, package and sell baked goods.
• Make and serve coffee and handle morning cashier duties at the breakfast bar.
• Receive deliveries of sweets to supplement in-house pastries and maintain display.
• Become knowledgeable about bakery menu and store inventory to answer customer questions.

Skills

Great multitasker

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Physical fitness

Excellent customer service

Job description

Formaggio Kitchen is looking for hospitality rock-stars to staff our pastry counter. The pastry counter supports our bakers by packaging and selling all of our fresh baked goods. The pastry counter also makes and serves coffee, receives deliveries of sweets to supplement our in-house pastries, and acts as morning cashiers for our "breakfast bar."
Staff are expected to become knowledgeable about our bakery menu and store inventory in order to field an array of customer requests. Key characteristics we are seeking include excellent customer service, thoughtful organization, effective communication, great team spirit, and strong work ethic.

Requirements/ Skills needed:

• Great multitasker


• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus


• Works well as part of a small team


• Good at following procedures all the way through, in order


• The physical ability to stand, crouch, and lift objects (~20lbs, up and down stairs) throughout a standard workday

Requirements/ Skills needed:

• Excellent customer service


• Great multitasker


• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus


• Works well as part of a small team


• Good at following procedures all the way through, in order


• The physical ability to stand, crouch, and lift objects (~20lbs, up and down stairs) throughout a standard workday

The ideal candidate is passionate and curious about food (particularly sweets) and hospitality.
Prior experience in a cafe, retail, or hospitality setting is preferred but not required. By demonstrating accomplishments and dedication, there is room to grow into a member of our retail buying or leadership teams.

COMPENSATION:

This position is hourly, varies depending on experience, $17 - 19/hr

Formaggio Kitchen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Furthermore, Formaggio Kitchen will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Note: Because Formaggio Kitchen is a food establishment, it is not an allergen-free workplace. Nearly all roles take place in an environment with food allergens.