BARISTA in Ithaca, New York at Gimme Coffee, Inc.

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Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills: active listening, social perceptiveness, and service orientation (actively looking for ways to help people).

• Strong speaking skills; ability to speak clearly and communicate information effectively.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification.

• Ability to work without direction and solve problems appropriately and independently.

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt, and and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to add, subtract , and count money accurately.

• Appreciation for coffee and ability to accurately distinguish different coffee tastes and aromas.

• Ability to hear and see close detail in order to monitor beverage quality.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Retail or customer service experience strongly preferred

• Specialty coffee experience preferred

• (NYC only) Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to secure it within first 60 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is subject to the following requirements:

• Physical activities: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Physical requirements:

  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  • The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, operate machinery, and to make general observations of facilities or structures.

  • The worker is frequently required to taste and smell coffee for evaluation purposes.

• Working conditions:

  • The worker is subject to occasional outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards (such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, and exposure to high heat), and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

• Tools used: coffee brewing and grinding equipment; sinks, refrigerators, and registers; ladders and stairs; computers and office equipment.

COMPENSATION

Wages: $16.50+/hr (starting), $17/hr (after training)

...PLUS credit card tips est $9/hr*

...PLUS additional cash tips

*Computed average hourly cc tips at our Community Corners store since Covid reopening. Not a promise of future earnings / for estimate only.

BENEFITS

Vacation Time: 40 hrs/yr**

Sick Time: 40 hrs/yr**

Health/Vision/Dental

Prepared Beverages: FREE

Whole Bean Coffee Allowance

Food and Merchandise Discount: 25%

Transferrable Free Drink Cards

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement Opportunities

Extensive Training Program

Community Involvement

**Accrual rate based on a 40 hour work week.

WORK LOCATION
In person

We're seeking a Barista for a Team 1 closing schedule (Sunday - Tuesday, with alternating Wednesdays)! This shift will run from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm each scheduled day once we move to the new schedule.