Barista

Serving high quality products while providing hospitality in a fast paced environment.

About Mix Bakeshop

Mix Bakeshop is an Ashland staple entering our 20th year. We have our Bakeshop location downtown on the plaza and our Coffee Bar on the southside with Remix. We take pride in our work and our team and want everyone who visits us to share in the experience that only a locally-owned business in a small community can offer.


Description

Desired Skills:

• Required: 1 year Barista experience
• Required: 1 year Hospitality or Restaurant Experience
• Required: Ability to work 4-5 shifts a week (24+ hours)
• Required: Ability to work between the hours of 630am - 11pm
• Preferred 1 year Barista Experience in a Third Wave Coffee Shop

BARISTA FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Barista Functions:

• Serve espresso-based drinks to product quality standards
• An understanding of coffee's different brew methods and serving styles
• Ability to pour latte art: hearts, tulips, and rosettas with ease
• Ability to dial in the espresso to maintain the quality standards
• Understanding of third-wave coffee practices and routines
• Daily cleanings and shut down of espresso equipment

Customer Service Functions:

• Provide friendly, efficient, and personal service to each customer
• Create a rapport with regular customers
• Educate customers on our products
• Maintain familiarity with coffee products and quality standards
• Accurately process transactions in the 'Square' system
• Communicate with team members and management to solve problems and improve service
• Support a positive work environment
• Navigate a fast-paced work environment
• Honor health code and cleanliness standards

Physical Demands

• Stand & Walk - up to 6 hr on shift and move about the cafe
• Lift - up to 30 lbs occasionally
• Tamping - up to 30lbs of pressure on the wrist, arm, and shoulder

Daily Tasks:

• Customer Service
• Taking Orders
• Preparing Drinks
• Product Knowledge
• Opening Duties
• Closing Duties
• Setting Up Next Shift
• Scooping Ice Cream
• Brewing Coffee
• Stocking
• Washing Dishes
• Maintaining Store Cleanliness
• Maintaining State & Local Health Code Standards
• Maintaining State & Local Alcohol Serving Standards
• Daily & Deep Cleaning Tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Certificates & Licenses

Candidate must obtain prior to first day:

• Oregon OLCC Alcohol Service Permit (if 18+)
• Oregon Food Handler's License

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance after 60 days at Full Time (30+ hours)
• 401k match after 1 year
• Employee Discount (50%)
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay (after 18 months)
• Starting wage is $15.05 with weekly tips (approx. $6-7 an hour)
• Clear path to wage increases with increased responsibility

Salary


$21.05 - $22.05 per hour