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  • Experience barista for specialty coffee
    Experience barista for specialty coffee
    2 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Forest Hills, Queens

    We are seeking an energetic and experienced barista to join our dynamic team at a specialty coffee café. In this role, you will craft exceptional coffee beverages, deliver outstanding customer service, and create a welcoming environment for all guests. Your passion for coffee and dedication to quality will help elevate the café experience, ensuring every visitor leaves satisfied and eager to return. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to showcase their expertise in a vibrant, fast-paced setting dedicated to specialty coffee excellence. Duties Prepare and serve high-quality specialty coffee drinks with precision and flair, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards Engage with customers warmly, providing personalized recommendations and ensuring an exceptional service experience Operate POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS efficiently for order processing, cash handling, and sales transactions Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café workspace, including food preparation areas and equipment sanitation in compliance with food safety standards Manage time effectively during busy periods to serve customers promptly while maintaining accuracy in orders and payments Assist in food handling and preparation tasks, including serving light food items and ensuring proper food safety protocols are followed Handle cash register operations accurately, including cash handling, basic math calculations, and balancing registers at shift end Skills Proven experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment with strong knowledge of coffee brewing techniques Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for efficient sales processing Excellent customer service skills with the ability to connect with diverse clientele and handle inquiries professionally Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks during peak hours without compromising quality or service speed Knowledge of food safety regulations, proper food handling, and basic food preparation techniques Ability to perform retail math accurately for transactions, cash handling, and register balancing Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and ensure smooth café operations Join us if you’re passionate about specialty coffee, thrive in a lively environment, and are committed to delivering memorable guest experiences. We value energetic professionals who take pride in their craft and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Work Location: In person

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  • Cook/Housekeeper
    Cook/Housekeeper
    20 days ago
    Full-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Description Position Summary The Residence Cook/Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the Residence as a normalized homelike environment, which serves to promote the fullest physical, emotional and social development of the consumers. The Residential Cook/Housekeeper reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager or the ADR. Essential Job Functions Organize, cook, and prepare all meals in accordance with menu guidelines. Implement menu plans as developed by the Nutritionist according to prescribed individualized diets. Prepare food in appropriate quantities. Follow Agency guidelines/policies in regard to staff meals and snacks. Maintains a sanitary procedure for storing and handling food in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Ensure correct and appropriate storage of all supplies. Date and inventory all purchases of food and household supplies. Ensure that the proper food and supplies, as called for by the menu, are available in the facility. Ensure food orders are appropriately maintained weekly. Utilize comparison-shopping techniques to ensure cost effectiveness. Receive food and household supplies and ensure that purchase requisitions and deliveries are correct. Maintain required records; submit required reports and track inventory supplies. Participate and demonstrate proficiency in meal planning and in-service training with nutritionist, as needed, but no less than monthly. Assist individuals/consumers and participate in family style meals. Cleaning the Residence in accordance with Agency standards and procedures, including disinfecting of bathrooms, sweeping and mopping all floors, wiping down all walls and countertops, vacuuming bedrooms and hallways, dusting furniture, defrosting and cleaning refrigerator and freezer and maintaining all cupboards in a clean and orderly fashion. Maintain prior menus on file. Maintain a file of tested recipes in proportions with the specific orders. Consistently follow the procedures for cleaning all equipment and work areas following the established routine and/or as instructed by supervisor. Responsible for the mending of consumers clothing. Ensure that all measures necessary for the safety and well-being of all consumers are fully maintained. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed in consultation with Nutritionist and the Residence Nurse. Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures. Coordinate and participate in fire evacuation drills and ensure consumer safety in emergencies. Responsible for laundering the consumer clothing, bed linens and towels in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Fold and put away linen and towels and clothing. Change linen and make beds as outlined within the facility procedure. Ensure that an adequate supply of soap and paper towels are maintained in the kitchen and bathrooms. Ensure that a proper number of dishes, utensils, linens, towels, etc. are maintained in the Residence at all times. Regularly attend and participate in weekly staff meeting. Regularly participate in scheduled in-service training and individual reviews. Participate in the on-going implementation of a basic life skills training and program implementation Assist and support consumers in participation in household chores as necessary Must be able to physically intervene with consumer when individual may cause physical injury to self or others; assist consumer in responding to potentially dangerous situations (e.g. hand on hot stove; running into traffic); able to administer emergency first aid to participants. Communicate relevant information to other staff or supervisor, verbally and in writing, completing appropriate logs and incident reports. Participate in supervisory sessions. Demonstrate cooperation and respect, in dealing with. consumers, families, visitors, peers, subordinates and supervisors. Follow the policies and procedures of the Agency. Adhere to laws and regulations set forth by governmental bodies. (OSHA, Dept. of Sanitation, Dept. of Health, OMRDD, etc.). Follow the facility’s specific responsibilities and duties list. Work schedules and locations are subject to change. This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not stated here, as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent is preferred. Prior experience of planning and preparing meals for a large group. Preference is given to those with some form of additional training in the culinary arts. Current certification in the areas of: First Aid/Medication Administration, CPR, and SCIP. Able to read food labels to assess nutritional contents, food orders, menus, directions for operation of kitchen appliances; able to write food orders, information for nutritionist. Must be able to lift/carry/reach shelves/climb stepladders. Must participate in moderate levels of physical activity Able to count/add/subtract money in order to maintain household budget. Must be able to operate appliances not limited to stove, oven, microwave, washing machine, dryer, and vacuum. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Strong Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate.

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  • Retail Assistant
    Retail Assistant
    23 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Queens, New York

    alchemy. is a NYC-born lifestyle brand offering jewelry, fragrance, apparel, and candles designed for the modern traveler. With our flagship airport shop at JFK Terminal 8, we bring a curated selection of small-batch and elevated essentials to an international audience. We are seeking a Retail Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires strong retail experience, administrative or assistant-level support skills, and the ability to deliver boutique-level customer service to a global audience. Applicants without relevant experience will not be considered. Responsibilities • Deliver exceptional, boutique-level customer service, creating a welcoming and personalized shopping experience for each traveler., • Consistently meet and exceed daily and weekly sales goals, contributing to overall store performance., • Proactively upsell shipping services for customers who wish to send purchases directly from the terminal., • Encourage customers to follow alchemy. on Instagram and explore our e-commerce site, helping to grow the brand’s digital community and online sales., • Support the store manager with daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, merchandising, and maintaining visual standards., • Monitor and restock inventory, ensuring shelves are organized and displays are polished at all times., • Assist with administrative and reporting tasks, such as sales tracking, daily/weekly reporting, and scheduling support., • Handle all operational and customer information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion., • Anticipate needs and provide seamless support to management during shifts., • Maintain compliance with JFK/Port Authority guidelines for airport retail operations. Qualifications • Previous retail experience is required. Applications without retail experience will not be considered., • Assistant or administrative experience with proven organizational and multitasking skills., • Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales goals., • Strong ability to provide boutique or luxury-level customer service in a professional, polished manner., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect with a diverse international customer base., • Strong adaptability, problem-solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting., • Dependable, punctual, and professional in appearance and demeanor., • Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive operational and business information., • Comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player., • Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to pass all TSA/Port Authority background checks and security clearance requirements.

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