Food Service Assistant /Barista at Feedem

Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant / Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea.
• The barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders.
• To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. 

Minimum Requirements    

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic, follow directions, remember orders, read, and write
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Must have 3-5 years experience in similar role 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Determine how beverages should be presented, and create decorative displays.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/09