Barista

Job Description

This role delivers outstanding customer service while preparing high-quality, hand-crafted beverages in a fast-paced food service environment. You will take and process customer orders, prepare coffee, tea, and specialty drinks to exact specifications, and ensure each guest enjoys a friendly, efficient, and consistent experience. The position also involves operating point-of-sale systems, maintaining a clean and organized preparation area, and supporting overall food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service with every interaction, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all guests.
• Prepare hand-crafted beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, according to customer specifications and established recipes.
• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently, confirming details to ensure correct preparation and delivery.
• Operate cash registers and credit card machines to process payments accurately and securely.
• Address customer questions, concerns, or special requests in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all beverages, coordinating with team members as needed to meet demand.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the beverage preparation area, including equipment, counters, and supplies.
• Support general food service activities such as basic food prep and production as needed to assist the team.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and operational procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and orders while maintaining quality standards.
• Consistently arrive on time and work the full scheduled shift, including occasional weekend shifts as required.

Essential Skills

• Prior customer service or food and beverage experience preferred.
• Experience in barista, food service, or hospitality environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to operate POS systems, including cash registers and credit card machines.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and ability to work the full 3:00 PM11:30 PM shift.
• Comfort working in roles related to cooking, food production, and food preparation as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food service, food preparation, or line cook roles is an advantage.
• Experience in hospitality or as a chef or prep cook is helpful.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail when preparing beverages and handling orders.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, mission-driven organization that focuses on improving quality of life for millions of people every day. The food and catering programs emphasize creativity, fresh and local ingredients, and healthy, great-tasting options that elevate the guest experience in settings ranging from schools to sporting events. You will work alongside culinary professionals who bring deep knowledge and passion to their craft, in an environment that values tangible, day-to-day impact on people, communities, and the planet.

Work Environment

This position is based in a college environment on a campus site, serving students, staff, and visitors in an active and dynamic setting. You will work primarily Monday through Friday, with the expectation of occasional weekend shifts, and must be available for the full 3:00 PM11:30 PM shift. The role involves standing for extended periods, working in a busy food service operation, and using standard beverage and food preparation equipment as well as POS systems. The dress code requires black non-slip shoes, black pants, and a black polo shirt, reflecting a clean, professional appearance suitable for a campus dining environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moraga, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.55 - $21.55/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Moraga,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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.