Cafe Barista C

Job Details Job Location: PDX Airport Cafes – Portland, OR 97218 Position Type: Full‑Time/Part‑Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $17.30 hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Weekends Required Job Category: Retail Job Summary Reporting to the Café Manager, the Café Barista position demonstrates exceptional hospitality skills through extraordinary customer service to all PDX travelers and Port of Portland employees. The barista is responsible for expertly preparing high‑quality beverages, delivering excellent product knowledge, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment that meets Portland Coffee Roasters expectations. Benefits Paid vacation + paid sick leave In‑house coffee roasting and ongoing coffee & espresso training Employee Assistance Program(s) Bi‑annual performance and merit reviews Free and discounted coffee benefits Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and serve beverages that adhere to Portland Coffee Roasters freshness, quality and presentation standards. Ensure customers are warmly received and welcomed; engage customers sincerely, friendly and professionally, including greeting with a smile, thanking them for patronage, discussing drink preferences and making suggestions when appropriate. Maintain coffee knowledge on all Portland Coffee Roasters offerings and confidently communicate that knowledge to customers. Actively participate in coffee and tea tastings to further product knowledge and identify any issues or deficiencies; continuously pursue education, training and industry trends. Complete and attend all mandatory and ongoing training sessions required by Portland Coffee. Adhere to all company and PDX Port policies and protocols, including those for cash handling, safety and security, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Ensure the company’s brand is properly reflected by keeping a well‑maintained, clean, organized and stocked coffee bar. Uphold Portland Coffee Roasters standards regarding merchandising, inventory and rotation of store products. Offer relevant, thoughtful ideas and suggestions for improving operations. Ensure adherence to dress code and all food safety and OSHA safety requirements. Qualifications Excellent customer service skills Reliable team player, dependable Upbeat personality Strong communication skills Ability to prepare quality espresso drinks Thoroughly perform cleaning tasks to maintain café standards Organized and task‑oriented Accurate cash handling skills Weeksend are required workdays Early morning shifts; 3AM, 4AM and 5AM start times 18years and older Physical Demands Working with various coffee and espresso equipment, bending, turning, gripping and grasping. Operating non‑coffee equipment, e.g., cash registers and industrial ovens for extended periods or during rushes. Lifting and carrying up to 35lb. Standing for long periods of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER