Barista

Job Title:

Barista Shift:

6:30 am - 4:00 pm

Payrate:

$16 an hour//Looking to hire immediately! Job Description This role prepares high-quality espresso and coffee beverages, supports food preparation, and delivers friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced café environment. The barista accurately processes customer orders, maintains a clean and organized workstation, and follows food safety and quality standards to ensure a positive experience for every guest. Responsibilities Prepare espresso and coffee beverages, as well as related food and drink items, using standard measures, recipes, and prescribed production standards. Enter customer orders accurately into the POS system and handle cash and charge payments in a precise and timely manner. Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies throughout the shift while maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked service area. Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures for all food and beverage items, following HACCP standards and approved recipes. Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, utensils, and display areas according to food safety and quality guidelines. Keep display equipment clean, organized, and free of debris during meal service to ensure an appealing and safe presentation. Clean and sanitize equipment and the workstation thoroughly before leaving the area or moving to other assignments. Greet customers courteously and interact in a friendly, professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Listen to customer feedback and relay relevant concerns or issues to supervisors in a timely and constructive way. Serve customers quickly and efficiently to prevent delays and long lines, maintaining a steady workflow during busy periods. Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain ingredients, preparation methods, and options to customers. Promote menu items by using effective selling techniques, clear communication, and product knowledge to assist customers in their buying decisions. Ensure all display foods are merchandised attractively and consistently with established standards, serving food neatly and appealingly. Follow all food handling and safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines, to support a safe and compliant food-service operation. Perform additional related duties as assigned to support overall café operations and team success. Essential Skills Proven ability to prepare espresso, coffee, and related beverages using standard recipes and measures. Experience with basic food preparation and assembly in a café or food-service environment. Ability to handle food safely in accordance with HACCP guidelines and quality food-service standards. Strong presentation and customer service skills, with a friendly and courteous approach to guests and coworkers. Good verbal communication skills to explain menu items clearly and interact positively with customers. Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to stay organized and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced service area. Positive, enthusiastic attitude toward all assignments and a willingness to support team needs. Cheerful and helpful demeanor when dealing with customers, even during busy periods. Physical ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 45 pounds as part of daily duties. Comfort using a POS system to enter orders and process cash and card payments accurately. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience as a line cook, food handler, or in general food preparation is beneficial. Familiarity with merchandising and presenting display foods attractively. Ability to learn daily menus quickly and retain product knowledge to support suggestive selling. Strong time management skills to balance order-taking, beverage preparation, and restocking responsibilities. Why Work Here? You will work in a stable, daytime schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The environment emphasizes professionalism, friendly customer interactions, and consistent quality standards, offering the opportunity to build strong barista and food-service skills. You will be part of a team that values a positive attitude, collaboration, and reliable performance, with clear expectations and supportive supervision. Work Environment This position is based in a café setting within a professional office environment. The role follows a first-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekend or holiday work required. You will work in a fast-paced service area that uses espresso machines, brewing equipment, display cases, and a POS system. The environment requires frequent standing, bending, lifting up to 45 pounds, and maintaining a clean, orderly workstation throughout the shift. Food handling and preparation follow HACCP guidelines, emphasizing safety, sanitation, and consistency in all aspects of service. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, DE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.