Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
We are looking for a part time barista with weekend availability
Emma's Torch Cafe at 345 Smith St.
Who Are We?
At Emma's Torch we provide refugees with culinary training, ESL classes and interview preparation. We set them up for successful employment in an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated. What’s more, we provide a community in which they can build supportive relationships.
Who Do We Hire?
A self-described team player who is passionate about the food and beverage industry as well as our mission. You are motivated to learn more about the industry and take on more responsibility over time. You are friendly and respectful of all people from all backgrounds. You are committed to fostering a positive environment for our guests and fellow coworkers. Prior barista experience is necessary, a positive attitude and hunger to learn is mandatory. Being multilingual is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Make and serve coffee and tea beverages
- Greet our guests while being warm and welcoming
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation
- Comply with health and safety regulations (NYS Food Handler's a plus)
- Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
- Be punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
- Contribute to a positive team environment
- Train students on working in the cafe and communicate with Cafe Manager regarding student progress
Requirements
- Previous work experience as a Barista
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($21.00)
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Barista Knowledge
Customer Service
Customer Service Orientation
Cash Handling
Cultural Sensitivity
Teamwork
Adaptability
Sanitation
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Part of Emma's Torch
Emma’s Torch is a non-profit social enterprise that trains and empowers refugees in the culinary arts. By investing in our refugees’ potential, we prepare our students for successful employment in an industry in which their culinary heritage can be celebrated. Emma’s Torch is named for Emma Lazarus, poet of the Statue of Liberty and a staunch advocate for refugee rights.
We offer two programs: a culinary and an ESL program. Students can participate in one or both.
Refugees in our 100-hour culinary program:
• Receive technical culinary training and licensing
• Get individual attention since each cohort is comprised of two students and one instructor
• Gain work experience at the Emma’s Torch Classroom Café
• Apply and land jobs in the culinary industry
• Are connected with a welcoming, supportive community as they adjust to life in the U.S.
Refugees in our ESL program:
• Learn English tailored to the culinary industry
• Practice with a small cohort of ten students
• Are connected with a welcoming, supportive community as they adjust to life in the U.S.
We also collaborate with some of New York’s most renowned chefs, industry leaders, and restaurant groups to facilitate employment opportunities for our students after graduation.
