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  • Barista - Part Time
    Barista - Part Time
    11 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Experienced Barista – Join Our Team! We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented Baristas to join our team and support our mission of delivering the freshest and highest-quality coffee in the market. The ideal candidate will be warm, professional, and passionate about delivering a memorable coffee experience. You will provide exceptional service and craft premium coffee beverages in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. About your Role A barista is a key position, responsible for creating a positive experience for every customer. The role involves a combination of customer service, beverage preparation, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. The Barista acts in accordance with the company’s mission and values, and consistently follows our standard operating procedures and hospitality goals. Core Responsibilities * Customer Service: This is a very important part of the job. Baristas greet customers, take orders accurately, and provide recommendations. They create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, build rapport with regular customers, and handle any customer inquiries or complaints with professionalism. * Beverage and Food Preparation: Baristas are skilled in preparing a wide range of beverages, including espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, teas, and other specialty drinks. This includes operating espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment, as well as following specific recipes and presentation standards. Baristas may also prepare food items like pastries and other snacks. * Cash Handling and Point-of-Sale (POS) System Operation: Baristas accurately process customer payments, whether with cash, credit cards, or mobile apps. They are responsible for managing the cash register and using the POS system to enter orders correctly. * Maintenance and Cleanliness: A barista's role extends beyond the counter. They are responsible for keeping their workspace clean and organized, which includes wiping down counters, cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards. * Inventory Management: Baristas assist in tracking and restocking inventory, from coffee beans and milk to cups and napkins. Key Skills and Qualifications To be successful as a barista, you need a combination of soft skills and technical abilities: * Customer Service Skills: This includes a friendly and approachable demeanor, effective communication, patience, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with a positive attitude. * Knowledge of Coffee: While training will be provided, a passion for and knowledge of coffee and tea is a major asset. This includes understanding different types of beans, roasts, and brewing methods. * Technical Proficiency: You need to be able to operate coffee-making equipment, such as espresso machines and grinders, safely and efficiently. The ability to create latte art is a plus. * Multitasking and Time Management: A coffee shop can be a fast-paced environment. Baristas must be able to manage multiple orders at once, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently to keep up with demand. * Attention to Detail: Accuracy in order-taking, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness is crucial for providing a consistent and high-quality product. * Teamwork: Baristas work as a team, so the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers is essential for a smooth operation. Physical Requirements • Ability to frequently move around the store for extended periods of time (8+ hours per day, 5 days per week)., • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs., • Ability to assist customers, prepare orders, and operate store machinery for extended periods of time. Compensation & Benefits • Pay rate starting at $17.00. We guarantee our baristas will earn a minimum of $23.00 per hour inclusive of tips (we will pay the difference if not!), • Medical, vision, and dental insurance., • 401(k) Plan with 3% salary match annually, • Paid vacation and sick time., • Regular company-hosted events and a welcoming, inclusive work culture. __________________________________________ We celebrate humanity! It is woven into our values and philosophy to celebrate humanity in its fullest spectrum and treat each other with respect and appreciation. We stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Devoción, and we don’t discriminate against an employee or applicant because of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, religion, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We respect differences and we firmly believe that we are stronger together.

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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    7 days ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Distribution With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The National Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end distribution operations ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods from manufacturing and co-packing facilities to customers, distribution centers, and Franchise partners. This role leads to distribution strategy, 3PL management, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and service. The role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to support service level targets, cost controls, and growth initiatives. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Freight & Transportation Management • Lead all inbound and outbound transportation activities, including TL, LTL, drayage, and refrigerated freight, • Manage relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and freight brokers, • Negotiate carrier contracts, rates, and service-level agreements to meet cost and service objectives, • Monitor freight spending, lane performance, accessorial, and carrier compliance, • Develop contingency plans for capacity constraints, weather disruptions, and peak seasons, • Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to optimize outbound and inter-facility shipments, • Support distribution network design, including DC footprint, capacity planning, and lane optimization, • Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service and product integrity Food Safety, Quality & Compliance • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and customer requirements, • Maintain cold-chain integrity and temperature control standards throughout transportation and storage, • Lead root cause analysis for freight-related quality issues and corrective actions Cost Control & Continuous Improvement • Assist with transportation and distribution budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce freight costs, damages, and lead times, • Implement routing guides, mode optimization, and network design improvements, • Track and report metrics such as freight cost and damage rates Systems & Analytics • Lead the use and optimization of TMS, WMS, ERP, and freight audit/payment systems, • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, • Support system implementations, integrations, and upgrades Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support and develop a team of logistics and distribution professionals, • Establish performance goals, coaching, and succession planning, • Partner with Quality Control, Operations and Finance to support customer requirements and margin goals, • Act as escalation point for service failures and customer-impacting issues, • Other duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field, • At least 5+ years of progressive experience in frozen food distribution or cold-chain logistics, • At least 5+ years managing multi-site, multi-region distribution operations, • Deep knowledge of frozen cold-chain requirements and global food safety regulations, • Experience with global trade compliance and customs processes, • Advanced WMS and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, NetSuite), • International logistics and trade compliance, • Operational excellence on a scale, • Financial and cost-to-serve optimization, • Strong people leadership across cultures, • Risk management and resilience planning, • Regular presence in frozen warehouse environments (freezer conditions), • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged team work environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • Barista - Full Time
    Barista - Full Time
    15 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Experienced Barista – Join Our Team! We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented Baristas to join our team and support our mission of delivering the freshest and highest-quality coffee in the market. The ideal candidate will be warm, professional, and passionate about delivering a memorable coffee experience. You will provide exceptional service and craft premium coffee beverages in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. About your Role A barista is a key position, responsible for creating a positive experience for every customer. The role involves a combination of customer service, beverage preparation, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. The Barista acts in accordance with the company’s mission and values, and consistently follows our standard operating procedures and hospitality goals. Core Responsibilities * Customer Service: This is a very important part of the job. Baristas greet customers, take orders accurately, and provide recommendations. They create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, build rapport with regular customers, and handle any customer inquiries or complaints with professionalism. * Beverage and Food Preparation: Baristas are skilled in preparing a wide range of beverages, including espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, teas, and other specialty drinks. This includes operating espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment, as well as following specific recipes and presentation standards. Baristas may also prepare food items like pastries and other snacks. * Cash Handling and Point-of-Sale (POS) System Operation: Baristas accurately process customer payments, whether with cash, credit cards, or mobile apps. They are responsible for managing the cash register and using the POS system to enter orders correctly. * Maintenance and Cleanliness: A barista's role extends beyond the counter. They are responsible for keeping their workspace clean and organized, which includes wiping down counters, cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards. * Inventory Management: Baristas assist in tracking and restocking inventory, from coffee beans and milk to cups and napkins. Key Skills and Qualifications To be successful as a barista, you need a combination of soft skills and technical abilities: * Customer Service Skills: This includes a friendly and approachable demeanor, effective communication, patience, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with a positive attitude. * Knowledge of Coffee: While training will be provided, a passion for and knowledge of coffee and tea is a major asset. This includes understanding different types of beans, roasts, and brewing methods. * Technical Proficiency: You need to be able to operate coffee-making equipment, such as espresso machines and grinders, safely and efficiently. The ability to create latte art is a plus. * Multitasking and Time Management: A coffee shop can be a fast-paced environment. Baristas must be able to manage multiple orders at once, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently to keep up with demand. * Attention to Detail: Accuracy in order-taking, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness is crucial for providing a consistent and high-quality product. * Teamwork: Baristas work as a team, so the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers is essential for a smooth operation. Physical Requirements • Ability to frequently move around the store for extended periods of time (8+ hours per day, 5 days per week)., • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs., • Ability to assist customers, prepare orders, and operate store machinery for extended periods of time. Compensation & Benefits • Pay rate starting at $17.00. We guarantee our baristas will earn a minimum of $23.00 per hour inclusive of tips (we will pay the difference if not!), • Medical, vision, and dental insurance., • 401(k) Plan with 3% salary match annually, • Paid vacation and sick time., • Regular company-hosted events and a welcoming, inclusive work culture. __________________________________________ We celebrate humanity! It is woven into our values and philosophy to celebrate humanity in its fullest spectrum and treat each other with respect and appreciation. We stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Devoción, and we don’t discriminate against an employee or applicant because of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, religion, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We respect differences and we firmly believe that we are stronger together.

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  • Cook/Food Prep
    Cook/Food Prep
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    East Rutherford

    Job Title: Preschool Meal Preparer (Part-Time) Location: My Little University Preschool – East Rutherford, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Reports to: Program Director Position Overview: My Little University Preschool is seeking a reliable, organized, and caring Meal Preparer to join our early childhood team. This part-time position is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snack for preschool-aged children in a nurturing and health-conscious environment. This is a non-cooking role—no stove is used. Meals are pre-planned and primarily frozen. The preschool kitchen is equipped with two ovens and crock pots for heating meals and preparing simple items like rice and pasta. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for children following the weekly menu Use ovens and crock pots to heat and prepare meals safely and efficiently. Follow daily food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. Portion meals appropriately for age groups and individual dietary needs (vegetarian, allergy accommodations, etc.). Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, dishes, and equipment daily. Maintain an organized and well-stocked kitchen area, reporting low inventory to the administrative team. Ensure food is labeled, stored properly, and rotated by expiration dates. Follow all licensing regulations and school policies regarding food service. Collaborate with staff to ensure meals are delivered to classrooms on time. Qualifications: Prior experience in food preparation, preferably in a school, childcare, or institutional setting. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (Food Handler Certification a plus or must be obtained upon hire). Ability to follow a set meal plan and detailed instructions. Comfortable working independently and managing time efficiently. Must be reliable, punctual, and organized. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods. Passion for working in an environment that serves young children. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate based on experience Paid training and ongoing support Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunity to work in a respected, high-quality preschool setting Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Work Location: In person

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