In order to be considered for this position you must apply at: USAJOBS.gov
- In keywords enter "barista" and for location enter "USAFA"
Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arnold Hall, Polaris Perk Coffee Shop at Air Force Academy, Colorado.
- This position does not include benefits
- Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
- Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Duties
- Prepares specialty beverages in a free standing specialty coffee operation.
- Operates a commercial grade espresso machine.
- Grinds fresh coffee beans.
- Prepares beverage by adjusting the grind of the beans, dosing the amount of coffee to be used, tamps down the ground coffee in the basket and obtains the desired extraction.
- Completes the non-alcoholic specialty beverages according to customer requests and established recipes.
- Drinks include but may not be limited to cappuccinos, brewed coffees, lattes, espressos, hot chocolate, Frappuccino, etc.
- Barista must select proper ingredients and adjust recipes for customers if requested.
- Serves other mixed (non-alcoholic) beverages such as iced coffees, fruit drinks, smoothies and more by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes.
- Serves and prepares assorted food items such as sandwiches, cookies, muffins, pastries etc.
- Serves patrons directly, receives payment, operates cash register and returns change to patrons.
- Maintains the machine in good working order following cleaning instructions and proper sanitization methods.
- Sets up work area for operations and obtains cash bank.
- Maintains that work area neat and clean.
- Sets up/cleans tables for customers and replenish condiment items and stocks as necessary.
- Sets up and operates dishwasher, performs preventative maintenance and cleaning.
- Scrapes, soaks, scours glassware, dishes and utensils as required.
- Also performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required as follows: coffee machines, ceilings, under and behind equipment, refrigerators, washes floors and walls, sanitizes garbage cans and etc.
- May unload and organize stock from delivery truck.
- Collects/transfers trash from work area to disposal area.
- Assists with inventories, identifies items for re-ordering.
- May be required to prepare documentation for cash funds accountability.
- Incumbent is responsible for independently completing worked as scheduled after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made.
- Supervisor provides guidance and evaluates work performance and is available to answer questions and resolve customer dissatisfactions.
- Supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions.
- Work is evaluated on ability to carry out supervisor's instructions concerning work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11798872
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.57 per hour
Benefits:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person