Barista, PT

John Knox Village; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nicotine-free workplace

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking a part-time Café worker to serve guests in The Coffee Shoppe and Courtyard Café. You will prepare hot and cold beverages, assist with light food preparation, and help maintain dining area cleanliness and stock.

Responsibilities include taking orders, serving customers, and handling cashier duties. Must be at least 16, with Food Handler Permit due within 15 days of start, and basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Age 16+ required.
• Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.
• HS diploma or GED typically required.
• Basic math and cashier skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests in The Coffee Shoppe and dining area.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages (coffee, espresso, shakes, teas).
• Assist with light food preparation.
• Describe menu items and suggest items to guests.
• Maintain stock, rotate products, and monitor display cases.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash register

Computer literacy

Restaurant/coffee shop exp

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides service duties in The Coffee Shoppe, Courtyard Café dining room and kitchen environment. These duties may include, but are not limited to: functioning as barista, cook performing light food preparation, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food and cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Job Details

Part-time

40 hours per pay period

Varied days including weekends

10a-3p

Occasionally 11a-5:30p and 8a-1p

Essential Job Functions

• Serves guests in The Coffee Shoppe and Dining Area.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, shakes or teas.
• Preforms food preparation for guests.
• Describes and offer menu items suggestions to guests.
• Maintain the quality, stock, and rotation of products in display cases and ice cream freezer.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerator, and display case to ensure proper functioning.
• Cleans or sanitize utensils, equipment, work and dining areas.
• Performs cashier responsibilities.
• Ability to work and problem solve without direct supervision.
• Complies with dining services tip reporting policy.
• Observes residents and responds to additional needs.
• Restocks and replenishes Coffee Shoppe inventory and supplies.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job.

Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.

Education

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Knowledge And Skills (required Unless Otherwise Noted)

• Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
• Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
• Proven working experience in a restaurant/coffee shop preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to speak in simple sentences.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.

Special Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment.
• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Maximum frequent lift of 15 lbs from 30-52 inches; maximum occasional lift of 36 lbs from floor to 72 inches
• Maximum frequent carry of 15 lbs at self-selected height for 75 ft; maximum occasional carry of 36 lbs at self-selected height for 75ft
• Maximum occasional vertical pull of 30 lbs from 36 to 72 inch height; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 40 lbs at for 50 ft
• Constant grip force of 10 lbs; frequent pinch force of 5 lbs; occasional climb of 8 inches
• Maximum frequent forward reach (self-selected unilateral or bilateral) of 40 inches; maxiumum frequent lateral reach of 24 inches
• Constant bend/crouch; frequent neck flexion; frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant balance; constant stand; constant walking
• PDC Level: Medium

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/Given

Frequent supervision Restaurant Manager; No supervision given.

EOE/D/V

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and medical screening required

Post-offer background check and medical screening required.

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]