Barista-PT

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New York Institute of Technology - Division of Campus Dining seeks a part-time Barista to work at our cafe on the Long Island campus.

Responsibilities include:

• Must learn to operate and serve coffee beverages with use of espresso machine and follow the Starbucks recipes for all beverages and serve beverages in a timely manner.
• Have all drink bases, coffees, milk and other items needed for operation of “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” at the start of each shift.
• Maintain and clean espresso machine, cold brew machine, coffee brewers and other related coffee equipment on a daily and weekly schedule.
• Ensure at the end of each shift that any items needed for coffee bar area needed for the next day are communicated to shift lead and Culinary Operations Manager.
• Keep up to date on seasonal Starbucks coffee offerings that can and should be offered.
• Weekly ordering of any and all items pertaining to the Starbucks coffee bar area; as well as any other items needed for the cafe.
• Ensure the cashier’s station is set up and ready for service at the designated time.
• Maintain log book of errors and customer returns. Report all entries to supervisor daily.
• Customer Service:
• Greet all customers upon entrance and thank customers for their business upon exiting.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
• Respond to customer comments; report applicable comments to management.
• Maintain awareness of café at all times. Take initiative to assist customers with offerings of the café.
• Front of House Duties:
• Replenish and clean ‘grab-and-go’ and service area during less busy periods and as needed
• Set up components of the Salad bar station
• Ensure all fruits, vegetables, components are properly stocked and ready for service
• Ensure all machines are operating properly. Communicate issues with equipment to supervisor swiftly
• Actively keep the station and machinery clean sanitized at all times. Follow proper storage, sanitation and closing procedures for the station at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all recipe cards are cleaned, sanitized, dried and put away before the end of your shift
• Serve as backup to the cooks if help is needed; set up and stock and serve food to students
• Along with the kitchen staff, using the ordering to sheet to document any low inventories of items used by the attendants each day such as;
• Overhead items- napkins, plates, utensils, straws, cups etc.
• PC items- cream cheese, butter, sugars, sweeteners, condiments
• Coffee station items – all coffees, filters, stirrers, coffee sleeves, creamers, dairy products
• Any and all product pertaining to your restocking duties
• Maintenance and Cleaning:
• Assist with daily cleaning duties in the dining location and seating areas including:
• Clean equipment, work areas and floors daily
• Operate dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans
• Clean up lines at end of the meal shift
• Dispose of or store leftovers and clean tables from debris
• Cleaning of espresso machine, cold brew machine, coffee brewers and other related coffee equipment on a daily and weekly schedule
• Comply with Nassau County Sanitation Guideline requirements (HACCP) for appearance and hygiene at all times while engaging in handling food, drink, utensils or equipment
• Time sheets and oracle time must be filled out on the last day worked and submitted
• Must complete the sanitation check list for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning
• Fill out sheet with days and dates for the cleaning of the espresso and coffee brewer machines and carafs

• Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed, such as DeSeversky Mansion, all campus cafes, kiosks, food trucks and any/all special events on or off campus.
• Must be able to work in other positions, such as utility, prep cook, server, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sick or personal time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays, as needed

• Other duties as assigned

• Educational Requirements: (High School or Equivalent), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematics including: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Advanced computer skills (outlook, Microsoft word, excel, basic computer knowledge)

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.