Barista

Job Category: Community Impact and Programs

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service? Do you strive to create a welcoming and positive experience for every guest? The Mustard Seed is seeking a Barista.

At Brian’s Café the barista will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive guest experience. The position will assist in taking orders, order consolidation and preparation and guest management. The barista will provide great quality beverages and food to our guests while keeping the café clean and welcoming. The barista will report directly to the Café Manager and assist the manager in training new staff members.

Employment Type: Part-time, Casual

Schedule: Flexible schedule (includes day and weekends)

Reporting to: Community Impact Centre Manager

City: Calgary

Location: Ogden Community Impact Centre

Number of Positions to Fill: 2

RFR #: 1733

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Preparing beverages such as drip coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and tea lattes

- Cleaning and maintaining café and workspace

- Greeting and connecting with guests entering the café

- Taking orders and using point of sales system accurately and efficiently

- Serving and warming pastries and other food items

- Operating and maintaining espresso machine

- Reporting and logging cash reconciliation, and daily deposits

- Assisting manager in inventory management

- Open and closing café

- Adhere to Food and Safety guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

- Experience as a barista for no less than 6 months required

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

- Valid food handler’s permit an asset

- Basic math literacy to handle cash transactions and depositsTeam-oriented with helpful attitude

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees sign an agreement indicating that they will respect and not detract from our Statement of Faith

- Long periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks

- Cleaning and handling different chemicals for sanitizing surfaces and areas for food and drink preparation

- Work environment is fast-paced and can be high demand

- Should be able to lift at least 25 lbs, to help stock and put away orders

- Though rare at the café, all employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive

- Training on how to respond is provided

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed.

- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.

- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

- Please submit cover letter along with resume.

NOTE

- Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.

- We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

- Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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