Barista/retail associate - corporate dining

REAL Food re-fined.

Barista/Retail Associate - Corporate Dining | Location: Boise, ID 83706

Compensation: $18-$19 per hour DOE | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-3pm

Job Summary

As a Barista/Retail Associate, you’ll provide friendly, efficient service to employees, visitors, and staff by preparing and serving coffee and beverage items. You'll also handle transactions, maintain a clean and welcoming café environment, follow food safety standards, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced setting. This role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to support a positive experience for all guests.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve beverages including coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty items following established recipes and quality standards.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to employees, visitors, and building staff.
• Operate a cashless point-of-sale system, accurately processing transactions through card or mobile payments.
• Maintain café cleanliness, including counters, equipment, and self-service stations.
• Restock supplies such as dairy, cups, lids, condiments, pastries, merchandise, self-serve stations and grab-and-go items throughout the day.
• Support food service operations by assisting with coffee catering services, replenishing displays, and ensuring items are properly labeled and presented.
• Follow all safety and sanitation standards, including proper equipment use and food-handling procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent service levels.
• Communicate inventory needs and equipment issues to management promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in a café, coffee shop, or customer-service environment preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy setting.
• Comfortable working with technology and point-of-sale systems.
• Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and high service standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance in a corporate setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful.

They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our communities.

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Holiday Premium Pay

Health & Wellness

• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)

Financial Wellness

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships