Team Member at Peet's Coffee (A)

First Meridian Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.29/hr

Health benefits after 1 year

RTD Pass

Free meals on shift

401k

Employee discount

Career advancement

Great team

Job summary

First Meridian Services, Inc. is looking for a friendly Team Member to deliver exceptional customer service, take orders, handle payments, and keep checkout operations smooth and welcoming.

You will greet guests, assist with food preparation, restocking, and work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient service while following health and safety guidelines in an airport setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced conditions, including nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders.
• Process payments using POS system.
• Provide information about menu items and answer questions.
• Maintain clean, organized checkout area.
• Assist with food preparation or restocking.
• Address customer complaints professionally.
• Collaborate with team for smooth operations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Guest service

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

Flexible hours

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Kitchen safety basics

Job description

About this position

About First Meridian Services

At First Meridian Services, Inc., our team members are our greatest asset. We are committed to building a workplace that excites, rewards, and supports you—one where passionate, professional, and knowledgeable individuals can grow and thrive. We are constantly seeking great people who will make us even greater.

As you get to know our culture and mission, we hope you’ll take full advantage of the opportunities to enhance your profession and contribute to our shared goals. We believe in creating a rewarding environment where you can build a long and successful career. Welcome to First Meridian Services—where your future takes flight.

SUMMARY

The Team Member is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while accurately processing transactions in a fast-paced environment. This role involves greeting customers, taking orders, handling payments, and ensuring a smooth checkout experience. Team Members assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization at the front of the restaurant and helping with food preparation and restocking.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers warmly and take their orders accurately.
• Process payments efficiently using the cash register or point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Provide information about menu items and answer customer inquiries.
• Ensure the checkout area is clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Assist with food preparation or restocking items as needed during shifts.
• Address customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe dining environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions
• Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Team Member to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements & Frequency:

• Bend- Occasionally
• Climb/Crawl - Rarely
• Sit - Rarely
• Kneel - Occasionally
• Squat - Occasionally
• Stand/Walk - Constantly

Mental Requirements & Frequency:

• Communicate Orally - Constantly
• Evaluating - Frequently
• Perform Calculations - Occasionally
• Reason/Analyze - Regularly
• Write - Occasionally

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Starting pay at $19.29 an hour
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits to full-time employees after 1 year.
• FREE RTD/Light Rail Pass OR Airport Parking Pass
• FREE meals on shift
• 401k
• 30% Employee Discount at Skyport locations
• Career Training and Advancement Opportunities
• And did we mention…working with great people

First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.