BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Barista Position

Eurest is hiring immediately for a full time Barista position at Prairie Cafe and Catering, located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Applications are accepted online only.

Full time schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. More details upon interview.

Previous FOH and Barista experience preferred.

$500 new hire bonus ($250 after 30 days) (additional $250 after 90 days and performance review)! No nights or weekends! Competitive benefits! Onsite training! Internal employee referral bonus available.

Pay range: $18.50 per hour to $19.00 per hour.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits including retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.

Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.