Demo

Barista

Java Lava Joes
Kennewick, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Java Lava Joes?

Job Overview
Join our vibrant café team as a Barista, where your passion for coffee and customer service will create memorable experiences for every guest. In this energetic role, you will craft delicious beverages, serve food with a smile, and ensure each visitor feels welcomed and valued. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help foster a lively atmosphere, making our café a favorite local spot. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in food handling, retail math, and sales while working in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages, teas, and specialty drinks with precision and flair
  • Greet customers warmly, taking orders accurately and efficiently using Aloha POS or Micros POS systems
  • Handle cash transactions, process payments, and manage cash handling responsibilities with integrity
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café area, including food preparation stations and seating areas
  • Follow food safety guidelines and proper food handling procedures to ensure quality and compliance
  • Assist in food preparation tasks such as assembling sandwiches or snacks as needed
  • Provide exceptional customer service by addressing questions, offering recommendations, and ensuring guest satisfaction

Skills

  • Proven experience as a Barista or in the food industry with strong coffee experience
  • Proficiency with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for efficient sales processing
  • Excellent time management skills to handle busy periods smoothly
  • Strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable attitude
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques
  • Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math, and accurate order processing
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced café environment while maintaining attention to detail

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in the food service industry. If you thrive on creating positive experiences through excellent service and quality products, we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.13 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Barista?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Barista career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$24,140 - $29,975
Income Estimation: 
$29,500 - $36,608
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$44,630 - $63,234
Income Estimation: 
$30,417 - $40,552
Income Estimation: 
$29,500 - $36,608
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$44,630 - $63,234
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Barista jobs in the Kennewick, WA area that may be a better fit.

  • Wake Up Inc Kennewick, WA
  • Wake Up Call Coffee is seeking applicants for Barista positions. Applicants must possess the following abilities: Maintaining a clean and safe work environ... more
  • 8 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!