Breakfast BaristaKitchen Assistant

The Liberty Trust; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A community hospitality service in Roanoke seeks a Breakfast Barista/Kitchen Assistant. Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning the breakfast area, serving guests, and supporting kitchen operations. Ideal candidates are friendly, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is required, along with a passion for food and customer service. Competitive benefits are offered, and the role involves working weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Preferably have food service experience.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain breakfast service area.
• Serve breakfast and handle transactions.
• Assist with cleaning and kitchen duties.

Skills

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow recipes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Breakfast Barista/Kitchen Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving breakfast items, including coffee beverages, and assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and cleanup. A complete job description is included below.

If you are passionate about coffee and food, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and are looking to further develop your skills in the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Breakfast Barista/Server/Kitchen Assistant is responsible for set up, restocking, breakdown, and clean‑up of the breakfast service area. This position also assists the Chef with simple food preparation as needed. This is a service‑oriented position and requires good interpersonal communication skills and friendly professionalism while attending to guest requests.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up of breakfast area
• Restocking and maintaining cleanliness of breakfast area
• Serving breakfast to guests
• Breakdown and clean‑up of breakfast area
• Washing dishes, pots and pans
• Ability to make all coffee/tea products as well as simple beverages
• Ability to set up and breakdown espresso and beverage equipment
• Handle transactions on POS system for breakfast service
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Sanitize all cleaning tools including mops, brooms, etc., at end of shift
• Maintain a friendly and professional attitude when interacting with guests and fellow staff members
• Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and culinary procedures
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to walk kitchen and service public areas
• Able to twist, bend, reach and pull
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance along with 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays. Please, no phone calls about this job!

EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.