Job Description

The Coffee Shop Attendant/Barista works as a part of the KIPP Austin Public Schools Cafeteria Team.  The Coffee Shop Attendant would help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere to enhance the experience of the KIPP Cafe.  This position would efficiently handle the sale of food, maintain a clean and sanitary work and sitting area, the collection of money, and to prepare an accurate, balanced tabulation sheet for Food Service accounting purposes.  The Coffee Shop Attendant would work effectively in the cafeteria/kitchen, or where designated, by the Executive Chef - as needed. There will be an added element of cooking in this position. Cooking talent would definitely be a plus. This position will abide by the strictest standards of physical and food safety, freshness and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Coffee Shop and Cafeteria as needed

• Comply with Health Department for food service

• Comply with all cash handling procedures and balance register daily

• Set up and break down café daily

• Maintain and reconcile all financial records for the café accurately

• Effectively record meal counts, cash collected, and deposits on a daily basis

• Perform duties of Cafeteria Worker as needed

  • Assist in the preparation for meal portions which may involve cooking and baking, using various utensils and appliances

  • May perform specialized duties (baking and cooking)

  • Serve students, teachers, and guests

  • Use safety precautions relative to working with food service equipment and materials; report all injuries or unsafe condition to supervisor

• Keep dispensing and related equipment full and operating; this includes milk and other self-selection food options (condiment stand and self-serve coffee station)

• Maintain the cleanliness of the café

  • Clear counters, sweep/mop floors

  • Clean freezers, coolers, and storage areas

  • Clean kitchen appliances

  • Clean and maintain the garbage collection area as needed

  • Store stock in an efficient and safe manner

• Support all efforts to recycle and compost

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding and working knowledge of POS systems

• Fundamental understanding of sanitation and cleanliness

• Requires moderate physical effort.  Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling, pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 lbs. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team.

• Must be self-motivated and able to problem solve effectively.

• Food Handlers card required (Food Managers Certification preferred)

• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of food preparation, service, storage, sanitation and cleanliness is necessary

• Basic computer skills required (this includes knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbally, with team and management

• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibly

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to create healthy meals.

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, is proactive and flexible, and is willing and able to play different roles in the kitchen in order to meet the varied and constant needs of the students at KIPP Austin

• Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions

• Requires moderate physical effort.  Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling, pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 lbs.

• May walk and work on uneven and slick surfaces

• Requires reaching above and below shoulder height

• Some exposure to dust, gas, fumes and chemicals

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens: Level III

• May need to use a ladder or stool to reach product or supplies

• Occasional repetitive hand motion

• Exposed to heat from ovens, burners and steam trays; exposed to cutting and slicing equipment and machines with moving parts; required to move heavy supplies and full pans of food weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; exposed to high noise levels from kitchen equipment and students at meals; required to wear protective clothing

• Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding

• Demonstrate a commitment to continue professional development individually

• Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze

• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP TX Austin

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Three (3) years of professional work  experience in a high volume coffee shop 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience in school-based Child Nutrition a strong plus

• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization a strong plus

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.