barista

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Take customers' orders
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease

Type of product

• Food and food products

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electronic cash register

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer