Barista/Food Service Specialist

The Local is a small drive through coffee shop and deli that is looking to expand services for its growing clientele. To make our services more accessible, we are opening a brick-and-mortar location with a variety of menu items to service specialty beverage needs, breakfast, lunch, and on-the-go snack packages. This café will serve as a home base to allow us to cater to businesses and events needing coffee, tea, breakfast, and lunch services for their meetings, employee, and customer appreciation events they may have. We have also added a deli and drink trailer, with a second brick and mortar in Uptown to open in the next 4 months. We are movin' and groovin' and looking to expand our crew with some amazing team mates.

We are looking for an individual that can help us to keep our current operations going while we move forward with our new location. Our goal is to create a team of individuals where everyone; loves coming to work, treats each other and the work with respect, and has a passion for creating delicious and beautiful foods. We expect our employees to have excellent customer service skills, good communication, and good work habits of timeliness and attendance. This first position we are creating will be a crucial position as the first employee as we develop and grow into our new space. There is the potential that position can grow into a lead as our team grows.

General Expectations: Work scheduled shifts, complete tasks in a timely manner, clean as you go, prepare food to 406Fresh standards with pride, maintain constant and open lines of communication, treat everyone with respect, practice good hygiene, and have a friendly and open attitude with all customers.

We are specifically looking for someone who can open the cafe and work 5:00am -1:30 PM

Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.

• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
  

Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

• Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
  

Keep records of the quantities of food used.

• Record operational or production data.
  

Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
  

Portion and and plate lunch and dinner items

• Arrange food for serving.
  
• Package food or supplies.
  

Weigh or measure ingredients.

• Measure ingredients.
  

Mix ingredients for green salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.

• Mix ingredients.
  

Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.

• Clean tableware.
  

Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

• Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
  

Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.

• Remove trash.
  

Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

• Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
  

Assist with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.

• Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation.
  

Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.

• Operate cash registers.
  
• Process customer bills or payments.
  

Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.

• Cut cooked or raw foods.
  
• Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
  

Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.

• Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
  
• Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
  

Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.

Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.

• Serve food or beverages.
  
• Package food or supplies.
  

Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

• Serve food or beverages.
  
• Prepare hot or cold beverages.
  

Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.

• Cook foods.
  

Sweep and mop kitchen floor.

• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
  
• Clean food service areas.
  

Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.

• Remove trash.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent in Employee and Customer Relations skills; substantial willingness to learn, grow, and be trained; receptive to constructive criticism and identification of areas to improve; strong ability to multi-task; general knowledge of computer and connectivity systems; interest and enjoyment of food, nutrition and balanced meals; ability to analyze facts and present recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

We welcome all motivated individuals that are willing and able to build a great team to apply! Preferred food service experience and be willing to give references and pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to maintain substantial amounts of time on feet, maintain physical endurance through entire scheduled shifts, lift and carry various Store/Kiosk supplies and equipment, and flexibly work varying hours of operation.

Starting Wage:

$12.00/hour with opportunities for tips and profit sharing. Negotiable for experienced applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Vision insurance
  

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
  

Ability to Commute:

• Butte, MT 59750 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Butte, MT 59750: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person