Barista

Job Description

Job Description

Angela’s coffee shop is looking for Baristas to join our team! You’ll prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other beverages while creating a welcoming experience for every customer. This position is classified full-time, non-exempt with benefits. The Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee, iced coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Follow recipes and portion standards to maintain consistent quality.
• Welcome customers, take orders, answer menu questions, and process payments.
• Keep the coffee bar, service counter, and customer areas clean and organized at all times.
• Restock cups, lids, syrups, milk, coffee, and other supplies.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Complete opening and closing tasks.
• Monitor inventory and communicate restocking needs to the manager or shift lead.
• Receive and organize deliveries and supplies as needed.
• Assist with light food preparation, pastry displays, and other café items.
• Work collaboratively with Food Services team members.
• Support other café and Food Services tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous barista or café experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service, restaurant, café, or barista experience is strongly preferred.
• Friendly, respectful, and welcoming approach to customers and coworkers.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn beverage preparation, recipes, equipment, and payment systems.
• Ability to work in a busy environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift approximately 25–30 pounds.
• Food Handler Certification required or must be obtained after hire.
• Availability for scheduled weekday and/or weekend shifts.
• Professional in appearance, manner and tone.
• A team player who possesses the ability to work in a collaborative environment.