Weekend Barista (Morning Shift)

At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way.

Please Note: This position will be scheduled to work every Saturday and Sunday morning, from 8am - 4pm. This is a part-time role that can pick-up additional shifts as desired or be scheduled for more shifts if available.

Job Summary

Greets and serves customers promptly and courteously. Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, smoothies, and teas. Stocks and replenishes Cafe retail area and maintains sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
• Receives and process customer payments.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Cleans service and seating areas.
• Checks temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Describes menu items to customers and suggests products that might appeal to them.
• Stocks supplies and retail products.
• Prepares and serves prepared foods such as sundaes and avocado mousse
• Stocks customer service stations with paper products and beverage preparation items.
• Stores, wraps, labels, and dates food items for sale in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Creates signs to advertise store products or events.
• Demonstrates the use of retail equipment such as espresso and wheatgrass machines.
• Sets up and restock product coolers.
• Slices fruits and vegetables for garnishes
• Demonstrates proper knife handling skills and techniques
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy when creating drinks based on company recipes and measurements.
• Maintains standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy, guidelines and outside licensed and certification authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc.

Equipment Operated

• Retail Food Service Blenders
• Espresso Grinder and Espresso Machine
• Food Service Juicer
• Wheatgrass Machine
• Knives

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent is required
• 1 years of experience in drink/barista service is required
• 1 years of experience in food service is desired

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Food Presentation skills
• Written & Verbal skills

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Reading
• Walking
• Carrying 40 lbs.
• Reaching
• Telephone Usage
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Writing
• Lifting 40 lbs.
• Sight or peripheral vision
• Grasping
• Operating Equipment
• Communication (Verbal)
• Standing