BARISTA (FULL TIME)

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time BARISTA position at Cafe Arbor, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305. Job type: Full‑time Location: Cafe Arbor, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM Salary: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour Experience: Two years of barista experience required Referral bonus available internally Job Summary Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food‑service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes. Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments. Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils. Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service. Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors. Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines. Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers. Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision‑making process. Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Programs) Medicare, Dental, Vision (Full‑time only) Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Medical (Full‑time only) Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (Full‑time only) Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bon Appétit Management Company