Cafe Attendant: Barista & Quick-Prep Specialist

Guest Services, Inc.; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a Cafe Attendant to assist in all areas of customer service, with cross‑training across cashier, cook, line server, and general utility roles. You will handle orders, food prep, stocking, and payments, all while maintaining high service standards in a fast‑paced environment.

The role involves setting up and breaking down prep areas, rotating stock, and supporting supervisors. An emphasis on safety, sanitation, and teamwork is required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to interpret menus and recipes, and follow directions.
• Good visual and communication skills.
• Willing to be cross‑trained in other areas of the work place.
• Ability to read and write English for work‑related documents.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
• Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
• Responsible for setting up, restocking, and breaking down of the food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
• Restock kitchen supplies and rotate food.
• Accept payments and issue receipts, refunds, credit, or change due to customers accurately as necessary.
• Maintain clean and orderly cash station area; stock and maintain cash station area with various supplies and products.
• May be assigned to other duties as required by the Shift Supervisor or Manager(s).

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food prep

Cross-training

Menu/recipe reading

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a Cafe Attendant to assist in all areas of customer service, with cross‑training across cashier, cook, line server, and general utility roles. You will handle orders, food prep, stocking, and payments, all while maintaining high service standards in a fast‑paced environment.

The role involves setting up and breaking down prep areas, rotating stock, and supporting supervisors. An emphasis on safety, sanitation, and teamwork is required to succeed.