Cashier / Barista

Job overview

The Cashier / Barista role is onsite in North Chicago, IL, with compensation of $18 per hour. Food for Thought provides food service and describes its culture as centered on collaboration, inclusion, and people, product, and planet. The cashier/barista welcomes customers, processes transactions, prepares beverages, and supports food service operations. The role helps provide accurate, courteous service while maintaining stocked and sanitary facilities.

What you'll do

• Greet customers
• take orders and process cash and POS transactions
• balance cash drawers
• prepare and serve beverages
• inspect and select food items
• support catering events and special projects
• ensure accurate pricing
• restock supplies and communicate inventory needs
• maintain food service facilities and equipment according to safety and sanitation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cashier

barista

customer service

point of sale

cash handling

beverage preparation

food service

north chicago il

food for thought

$18/hour

monday–friday

6 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• paid life insurance
• AD&D and critical illness insurance
• short-term disability
• EAP
• parental leave
• 401(k)
• employee meal plan and discounts.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The role requires a valid Food Handler Certificate and Food Allergen Certification, cash-handling and POS skills, and culinary or prep kitchen experience.

About the employer

Food for Thought is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.