Barista

* Prepare and serve a variety of beverages (espresso, cappuccino, latte, tea, etc.)

* Operate coffee machines and other equipment safely and efficiently

* Take customer orders and handle payments (cash/card systems)

* Provide friendly, attentive customer service

* Maintain cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and seating areas

* Restock supplies such as coffee beans, milk, syrups, and cups

* Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards

* Customize drinks based on customer preferences

* Promote menu items and upsell when appropriate

***General Requirements***

This position includes the opportunity to enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life, and Short-Term Disability benefits, as well as a Retirement Plan. All Illinois crewmembers are also entitled to accrue and use paid time off. Additional benefits information can be found here:

Event Staff/Food Service

When working in Event Staff or Food Service Position through Bluecrew, you may be expected to do any and all of the following:

• Working independently or in a team to cook, prepare, serve, or transport food items
• Engaging with customers while operating a point of sale machine or cash register in a professional and courteous manner
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, or other items at the start or end of your shift
• Work on your feet, either stationary or constantly moving for the full shift
• Reaching, crouching, bending over, and other physically strenuous activities at times, as required by the immediate supervisor
• Comfortable working in a busy and at times hectic environment
• There may be a specific dress code, but if it is not listed, please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and pants.
• Note for that for any event staff position that requires handling food, you will need to follow GMP guidelines which include keeping your hair up, neatly trimmed fingernails, and you may be required to cover any facial hair.

It is important to Bluecrew that you go home in the same healthy state that you came to work in, so please do not accept this assignment if you cannot fulfill all of the above duties.