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Announcement #878612400

Barista A02

U.S. Marine Corps · Quantico, Virginia
Open to the public

What you'd do

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Major duties

Performs tasks with several steps or sequences of tasks such as setting up food service counters, and side service stands with hot and cold food and beverages, including desserts and condiments. Assists customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales. Provides quality beverages, such as expresso drinks, Coffee of the Week, Whole Bean and food products consistent with established recipe and presentation standards. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell associated products. Serves food and beverages. Makes coffee in large urns according to the number of servings desired, with responsibility for timing and brewing. Serves food, pastries and beverages in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in small dishes, cups or glasses in prescribed quantities. Properly cleans dishwasher, any associated appliances inside and out, and maintains customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to established checklists and schedules. Follows store policies and procedures for operational flow. Follows established standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing all products. Operates cash register and is responsible for own change fund. Completes prescribed training. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.

What you need to qualify

Skills and Knowledge: Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks; skill to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distractions, such as when several people ask for different items at the same time; skill to perform simple arithmetic; ability to read and follow instructions; working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination and perform work according to established safety guidelines. Responsibility: To perform work knowing what steps or sequences of steps are needed to complete the work; follow specific oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made; use judgment in deciding that the standards of sanitation, attractiveness, timeliness, safety, and service are met (i.e., serving and individual portioning). The supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions. Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort such as frequently lifting or moving objects; constant standing and walking; ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Working Conditions: Often uncomfortably warm and noisy, exposure to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds, possibility of slipping on wet floors; exposure to extreme temperatures of hot kitchens.

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