Work at the Minnesota State Fair - Server/Barista

Primary Purpose: To receive orders + payment from and give food + beverage to Farmers Union Coffee Shop Guests

Server Position for Minnesota Farmers Union - Coffee Shop at the Minnesota State Fair! Thursday, August 25th - Monday, September 5th!

Exciting Opportunity to be a part of the Minnesota State Fair at the Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop! Join us for this 13 Day employment opportunity! Top Pay PLUS $2/Hour incentive for working all shifts scheduled during the Great Minnesota Get Together!

If you meet the requirements below, please register for an in person interview at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/393281975977

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year experience in the following areas:

1. Orders

· Greet and welcome guests upon arrival.

· Politely and professionally answer guests’ questions + requests.

· Communicate directly with Expo regarding guests’ orders.

· Enter guests’ orders when placed.

· Receive payment from guests.

· Keep the Orders station clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.

· Keep bills faced and tills organized before, during, and after shifts.

· Notify Service Shift Lead when tills need to be emptied out or when you need to cash in for smaller bills.

2. Barista

· Mix coffee drinks and pour limeades as ordered.

· Restock Barista station and coolers as needed and towards the end of your shift.

· Keep the Barista station + espresso machines clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.

· Weigh out + brew new batches of drip coffee and refill coffee dispensers as needed.

3. Expo

· Provide helpful, professional communication and response to requests from Orders.

· Ensure that food and beverages are not given to guests without being prepared to MFU’s expectations for quality + presentation.

· Pour frappes when ordered.

· Ensure that food and beverages are delivered where + to whom they need to go.

· Ensure that food and beverages are delivered to guests quickly, while still fresh and to the expected temperature.

· Keep the Expo stations clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.

· Brew new batches of coffee and refill coffee dispensers as needed.

4. Dishwashing

· Scrub and wash cooking + brewing equipment.

· Put kitchen + brewing equipment away when clean and dry.

· Notify Marshall or Shift Lead of chemical and equipment shortages.

· Keep the Dishwashing station clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.

· Periodically drain + refill the Dishwashing station basins.

5. Float

· Empty garbages.

· Refill guests’ drink stations (lids, straws, napkins, etc).

· Keep dining room and front service areas wiped down, clean, and free of garbage on the floor.

· Support servers, brewers, and cooks in the execution of their tasks as needs dictate.

· Request support in the performance of your tasks from servers, brewers, and cooks as needs dictate.