BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Barista PositionWolfgang Puck Catering is hiring immediately for full and part time BARISTA positions. Location: Harper Center - 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full and part time; Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM. More details upon interview. Requirement: Previous barista experience is required. Perks: Free shift meal! Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.Internal Employee Referral Bonus AvailableWe Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1572185.The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come AliveAt Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure."I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang PuckSuccess on our team starts with our culture:We have Wolfgang's PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don't have to.We curate company and partner resources to bring our client's vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions."I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far."Job SummarySummary: 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.Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: are accepted on an ongoing basis.Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.