Bakery Counter Team Member / Barista - Morning Shifts La Fournette - 5.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Café experience Barista experience Cash register Coffee shop experience Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Bakery Counter Team Member / Barista - Morning Shifts La Fournette | Old Town, Chicago $18 per hour guaranteed base pay + tips Full-time and part-time | Typical shifts: 6:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. La Fournette is a family-owned French bakery that has served Old Town for 14 years. We specialize in French breads, breakfast pastries, and coffee, along with breakfast and lunch offerings including hot sandwiches and salads. We're looking for a friendly, dependable team member to help customers, prepare drinks, and keep our bakery welcoming and organized.

What we offer:

$18 per hour base pay, plus tips. Tips are additional and vary by shift; they are not guaranteed. Morning and daytime shifts with no evening shifts. 50% employee discount. Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements.

Your schedule:

Our café is open 7 a.m.-2 p.m., seven days a week . Employee shifts typically run 6:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. , including opening and closing duties. Full-time employees typically work five shifts per week; part-time employees work two to four. We'll discuss your availability, expected workdays, and weekly hours before you accept the position. Weekends are our busiest days, so we're looking for availability on weekends and/or some holidays . Please include your specific availability when applying.

What you will do:

Welcome customers, answer product questions, and help them choose breads, pastries, food, and drinks. Prepare espresso drinks and other coffee beverages to our recipes. Take orders, operate the POS system, process payments, and answer phone orders. Pack orders carefully and check them for accuracy. Restock products and supplies and maintain attractive displays. Share opening, closing, dishwashing, and cleaning responsibilities. Follow food-safety procedures and check with the appropriate team member whenever you are unsure about ingredients or allergens. This is an active, hands-on role with substantial time standing and moving around the café. During busy periods, you'll need to prioritize tasks, communicate with coworkers, and ask for help when needed. Cleaning and restocking are a regular part of everyone's work. What we're looking for: A welcoming attitude and care for customers. Dependability and availability that matches the agreed schedule, including the 6:30 a.m. start. Attention to detail and willingness to learn, practice, and take feedback. Comfort sharing both customer-service and cleaning duties. Barista or café experience and a current food-handler certificate, such as ServSafe, are preferred. French language skills are a plus, but are not required.

How to apply:

Apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief note telling us: Which days you can work, including weekends and holidays. Whether you can consistently start at 6:30 a.m. How many shifts per week you are seeking. Your earliest available start date.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person