Barista/All Rounder - Various Locations

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Take Five Cafe is hiring an engaging and courteous barista ready to provide excellent customer service & great coffee.

Location hiring: New Westminster, Surrey, Port Coquitlam & Burnaby.

The Barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation.

We are a small community cafe dedicated to providing customers with prompt and excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. You should be able to create a rapport with our customers and make their experience memorable.

Barista Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
• Preparing foods, such as panini or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items and educating customers about brewing methods.
• Cleaning and restocking work+dining areas+washrooms+windows, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Mopping floor & cleaning outside patio.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Working in as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations, quality controls and COVID-19 protocols.

Barista Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Food Safe certificate
• Experience in food & beverage preparation and customer service is a must
• Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods; carry stock and clean the work area
• Availability to work around peak hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• A polite, engaging personality.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Work Location: In person