Counter Server / Barista [Part-Time]

Description

Counter Server / Barista [Part-time]

Join Bread Alone Bakery in Woodstock, NY as a Part-Time Cafe Counter Server / Barista. Serve coffee, pastries & meals with great pay, tips, benefits & employee ownership.

Part-Time: $17.50–$19.00/hour + tips (total with tips: $22.50-$24.00)

Location: Woodstock, NY

Schedule: 10-15 hours per week. Flexible schedule with short afternoon hours available (3:45-5:30pm weekdays) and open weekend availability required; including midday and closing shifts Saturday and Sunday - 4, 6 or 8 hour shifts (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 9:00 am -5:00 pm, 10:00 am -5:30 pm)

At Bread Alone, our cafes are lively spaces where community matters and good food brings people together. We're looking for a friendly, dependable Counter Server / Barista to join our cafe crew.

As a Counter Server, you'll be the heart of our Woodstock location, serving fresh-baked pastries, organic breads, coffee and specialty drinks, and our breakfast and lunch menu while creating the kind of warm and positive experience that keeps our community coming back!

What makes a great counter server:

• You're naturally friendly, with a love for customer service
• You care about quality and take pride in what you do
• You thrive in a team and enjoy collaboration
• You stay calm and steady when things get busy
• You're reliable, punctual and show up when your team needs you
• You communicate clearly with guests and coworkers

Requirements

What you’ll do:

• Serve coffee, pastries, bread and meals with genuine hospitality
• Help guests discover new favorites from our menu, counter, and grab and go
• Prepare beverages to quality standards (simple drip coffee to specialty drinks)
• Handle orders and payments smoothly through our POS system
• Keep the counter and service area clean, organized, and welcoming
• Be a calm, steady presence, even during busy shifts (It gets really busy!)
• Follow and uphold all applicable Bread Alone cleanliness and food safety standards
• Work with the team on daily tasks like restocking and cleaning and deep cleaning.

What We’re Looking For:

• No experience necessary, but it’s preferred. Enthusiasm and a willingness and ability to learn quickly are most important
• You value and are comfortable in a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Comfortable being active and on your feet during shifts
• Ability to lift cafe supplies up to 50 lbs and work safely around equipment
• Commitment to maintaining excellent personal hygiene and food safety standards
• Willing to follow all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices which includes but are not limited to: Removing any visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, false nails & refraining from heavy makeup at work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• You take responsibility for your own safety and contribute to a safe environment for others
• Flexibility to work a weekend schedule with an expectation to work consistently throughout the year which will include holidays and weekends

Hours: This is a part-time position with holiday and open weekend availability required; including midday and closing shifts Saturday and Sunday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 9:00 am -5:00 pm, 10:00 am -5:30 pm). 

Bread Alone's Worldview:

Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.