Food Service Worker (Barista)
Air Combat Command
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Posted: January 1, 2026 (14 days ago)
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Barista NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a barista at a coffee shop on the Fort Drum military base, where you'll prepare and serve coffee drinks, handle customer payments, manage inventory, and keep the area clean while training other staff.
It's ideal for someone with customer service experience in a fast-paced food or beverage setting who enjoys working with people and has basic math skills.
No advanced degrees are needed, just hands-on experience with coffee equipment.
Key Requirements
- Math skills for calculating bills and managing inventory
- Skill in mixing and serving coffee beverages and non-alcoholic drinks
- Experience using a commercial espresso machine
- Ability to operate a cash register and handle financial transactions
- Proficiency in inventory management, including stocking and ordering
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment
- Capability to cross-train and monitor other staff members
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Sip of Glory Coffeehouse in The Peak. Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services, including child and youth programs and a variety of recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: math skills necessary to calculate patron bills and inventory, AND skill in mixing and serving the full range of coffee beverages and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks, AND experience utilizing a commercial espresso machine, AND ability to cross train and monitor the work of other staff.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. Major Duties:
- Prepares and serves a full range of coffee, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, and simple food items using commercial coffee shop machinery.
- Manages sales and financial transactions by operating a cash register, taking customer payments, and balancing the cash drawer at the end of the day.
- Oversees all aspects of inventory, including stocking the coffee bar, tracking dispensed goods, submitting re-stocking orders, and conducting monthly inventory checks.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, including all utensils and equipment, and is responsible for cross-training other staff members on all coffee shop operations.
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