Barista

EpiCafe Barista

Department: LOFT
Type: Part-time Hourly
Immediate Supervisor: LOFT Community Manager
Supervision Purview: N/A

General Statement of Duties:
The EpiCafé Barista serves to promote the EpiCafé Menu which includes a variety of hot and cold craft beverages breakfast and lunch items.

We are looking for a passionate outgoing and customer-oriented individual to join our this role you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service while preparing and serving drinks and food items to customers in our cafe. You will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the cafe as well as assisting with other tasks as needed. If you have a passion for craft beverage services and youre looking for an exciting and rewarding career then this is the role for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting guests answering questions taking orders and ensuring overall satisfaction.

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages and food items-including coffee tea smoothies sandwiches and salads-while adhering to company standards for quality and presentation.

• Handle cash and electronic payments accurately and assist at the register as needed.

• Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment by wiping surfaces restocking supplies and following all health and safety guidelines.

• Support overall café operations by assisting with stocking display upkeep and other tasks that contribute to smooth daily service.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior barista or food service experience preferred.

• Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of basic food preparation beverage recipes (including smoothies coffee and tea) and food safety regulations.

• Ability to take orders accurately operate POS systems handle cash transactions and ensure service efficiency.

• Physically able to stand for long periods lift and carry supplies and maintain a clean organized workspace.

• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends with a professional and team-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily works in an fast-paced environment
Frequently required to stand; use of hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly
Frequently required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

All candidates selected for employment with Riverside EpiCenter will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. Failure to pass either requirement may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment.