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Position Summary: Kommissary is a social enterprise on a mission to spread joy through food. We produce and deliver high volumes of meals spanning a diverse array of cuisines to every demographic in New York City. We are a rapidly growing organization and need an Inventory Specialist who is passionate about organization, math and working collaboratively with others to create value for our clients and Kommissary. The ideal candidate knows how to think critically, has strong investigative skills, can implement efficient inventory systems, and be a team player. You’ll love this role if you’re incredibly organized, detail oriented and have a drive for “getting things done!” You have a “no job too small” mentality with an ability to effectively and professionally interface with Kommissary team members and clients. We are a proud minority owned business that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must Have: • Ability to handle periodic high volume, busy periods with professional composure. • Ensure that customer orders are fulfilled per quality guidelines. • Proactively resolve problems. • Excellent math skills. • Problem solver and forward thinker. • Can manage inventory in small spaces. • Bilingual in English and Spanish. • Attention to detail and excellent organization skills. • Capacity to multitask to meet multiple demands and instructions. • Strong communication skills-must have good listening skills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication abilities. • Ability to self-motivate and problem solve in a fast-paced setting filled with hard deadlines. • One year of pallet jack and/or forklift experience. • 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience. • High school or equivalent. • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays. • Can lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach. • Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required. ** Nice to Have:** • RF Scanner experience. ** Compensation:** $16.00-$18.00/per hour Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Benefits: Health Insurance Paid Time Off Equal Employment Opportunity: Kommissary does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Kommissary is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
What Does a Barista Do? Baristas (or Lead Baristas or Coffee Bar Attendants or Coffee House Specialists) prepare and serve coffee, tea and other beverage and food products to customers in retail establishments. Successful baristas are very personal, enjoy working with and serving people, and have a passion for the food & beverage industry. Barista Job Overview In the Barista role, you will greet customers cheerfully, courteously and professionally, take orders, prepare specialty food & beverage items and fulfill orders. Your main goal is providing an exemplary customer experience to all store patrons. You must be able to work fast and efficiently, yet maintain composure under pressure and always be cheerful and friendly. Delivering an extraordinary level of customer service that results in strong repeat business is a must. Success in this role will be demonstrated by delivering a high level of customer satisfaction and working effectively in a high performing, team environment. Key responsibilities: - Barista Job Responsibilities and Duties - Provide a welcoming, engaging and friendly environment to all customers; engage with new and regular customers - Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages such as speciality coffee and teas, and other food products (e.g., sandwiches, muffins, baked goods, etc.) - Accurately take customer orders including all preferences - Provide menu assistance to customers to get them what they want while serving them efficiently to maintain appropriate customer flow - Make product recommendations, highlight various brewing methods and upsell other menu items - Receive and take payments (cash, card, mobile) - Provide and package menu items for either on premise consumption or take-out - Monitor proper operation of brewing and other food equipment; resolve and/or report any equipment problems promptly for resolution - Help track food and supply inventory (e.g, in display cases, behind counter, etc.) and assist with restocking as necessary - Help maintain and keep all serving, food & beverage preparation and common areas sanitary and clean - Follow all health and safety guidelines and procedures - Provide customer feedback and response to new menu items to store management - Learn and stay current on all menu items, ingredients, brewing and preparation methods and specialty/new items Barista Job Requirements - Minimum 1-2 years prior barista or related retail food & beverage customer-facing experience - Positive, customer-friendly attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills - Obsessed with product quality and delivering outstanding customer service - Self-motivated and trustworthy, able to work with minimal supervision - Strong client-facing, interpersonal communication skills - Team player; always open to helping colleagues - Strong attention to detail - Ability to meet regular, consistent and punctual attendance schedules - Flexibility to work different shifts as needed - High school diploma or bachelor degree - Fluent in English. - Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques for drinks, such as Yemeni traditional, espressos, and smoothies - Follow all the rolls and policies of the coffee shop - Familiarity with coffee brewing and tea preparation equipment preferred - Prior barista or related training a plus - Positive prior work experience references