About the Role
Omega's seasonal staff experience offers the opportunity to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service in a vibrant, learning-oriented environment. Staff engage in meaningful work, access educational programs, and immerse themselves in nature on Omega's campus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare barista drinks for customers to order in a timely fashion.
- Maintain the stock of the barista station.
- Maintain organized and well-prepared work stations.
- Make coffee/ espresso drinks, juices, smoothies, etc.
- Stock retail shelves, beverage case, pastry case, and coffee condiment area.
- Stock ice cream, coffee beans and supplies behind the counter.
- Maintain cleanliness in the cafe (wiping tables, sweeping, etc.).
- Operate Point-of-Sale system.
- Run dish washer and put dishes away.
- Assist Cooks, as needed, with food prep, assembling sandwiches and salads, plate garnishing, baking, grill and fryer orders.
- Work with or around knives, equipment with moving blades, open stovetop flames, hot oven, steam, and oil.
- Serve food to tables.
- Be informed about all aspects of the food served including providers, ingredients, and available choices.
- Perform deep cleaning tasks in all areas of the Café.
- Be welcoming and prove expedient service to all patrons.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Experience working in the food service industry preferred.
- Timely, reliable and service oriented individual.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player.
- Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.
- Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50 pounds for various needs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
- Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
Skills
- Customer service
- Barista skills
- Cashier skills
- Point-of-Sale (POS) system operation
- Food preparation
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning
- Stocking
- Communication
Location
- Omega Campus
Work Type
- Full-time
- Seasonal (May - October)
- Residential
Experience Level
- Seasonal staff
Salary/Compensations
- Wage equivalent to at least New York State minimum wage
Benefits
- Indoor housing
- Three meals per day in Dining Hall
- Access to Omega's staff benefits
- Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events
About the Company
- Omega is an independent facility within the Omega Food & Beverage department.
- The Omega Café provides a welcoming, shared space for participants, staff, faculty, and the public.
- Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. is a community of learners committed to putting organizational aspirations into practice.
Equal Opportunity
- Omega is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws.
- Omega celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
- Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
