Barista

Job Title

Provide customers with prompt service and quality products while maintaining a clean and friendly environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare caf menu items by using standard facility equipment and following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques

Handle cash and credit card transactions

Unlock and secure caf upon opening and closing

Assume responsibility for quality of products prepared and served

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following MTA and Department of Health standards for cleanliness, food handling and sanitation

Greet all customers, maintain a friendly, courteous and cheerful demeanor, answer customer questions and provide prompt service

Perform light janitorial duties including sweeping, mopping, wiping countertops and tabletops and removing trash

Maintain and operate all caf equipment per manufacturer and company specifications

Follow policies and procedures in place to help control food cost and minimize waste

Regular and reliable attendance required

Perform all other related duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge

Must have basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) for cash handling purposes

Requires constant daily interaction with people

Must be able to operate a calculator, credit card terminal and cash register

Must be able to multi-task

Education/Experience

High School Diploma preferred

Previous barista or food service experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses

Must obtain Food Handler Certification within 3 months of hire