Waco Independent School District is hiring: Barista - CNS in Waco

Overview

The Barista provides exceptional customer service while making hand-crafted, quality beverages. The position takes orders and makes coffee, tea and other drinks following standardized recipes and customer specifications. The individual operates cash registers and credit card machines, fields customer questions, and maintains good customer relations and speedy delivery of all beverages.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:
High school diploma/GED certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively. One to two years\' experience in a customer service environment preferred. Previous work experience as a Barista or server in a coffee shop or cafeteria. Willingness to learn new innovative coffee techniques and equipment. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, standards and inventory control. Positive attitude. Basic food handling skills. Ability to use a computer. Ability to assist customers with preferences. Extreme attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to meet established guidelines. Basic math skills.

Experience:
One to two years working in a coffee shop or food service establishment responsible for preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks. Previous experience as a Barista preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Greets customers/students, takes orders, mixes and serves hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, tea, chai, fruit blend drinks following approved recipes.
• Operate all coffee kiosk equipment.
• Maintain good customer relations and speedy delivery of all beverages and food items.
• Arrange coffee kiosk supplies to create attractive displays.
• Maintain coffee kiosk in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Clean coffee machines, blenders, bean grinders, kiosk areas and food preparation areas.
• Record all sales, collect money, operate a cash register and follow departmental cash handling procedures as required.
• Comply with CNS HACCP policies and procedures.
• May sell food items.
• Attend training programs as designated.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with weekly inventories.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Tobacco Free environment. Maintain emotional control under stress. People-intensive, typical school environment. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead). Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working indoors in extreme temperatures with temperature swings, exposure to chemicals, dust, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.