Baker or Barista

Overview

Job Title: Baker or Barista
Reports To: Shift Manager, General Manager
Location: 6th and Kalamath, Denver, CO

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $/hour + tips

Summary
This posting is essentially for two separate roles- either Baker/Driver or Barista/Driver. Baking hours are from 6PM-3AM, Barista hours (split into shifts) cover 3AM till end of business day, depending on availability. Both roles will require valid driver’s license and come with potential driving responsibilities. English or bilingual proficiency is required for all customer-facing, barista, and front-of-house responsibilities performed after 3:00 AM.

English proficiency is not required for early-morning baking and production responsibilities performed before 3:00 AM.

General Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Driver welcomes customers by determining their interests and needs; takes and rings up orders.
• Driver educates customers by explaining the menu and answering questions.
• Driver prepares and sells coffee and espresso beverages following prescribed recipes.
• Driver explains differences in coffee beans, brewing methods, and equipment.
• Driver maintains coffee inventories by replenishing beans, equipment, supplies, and donuts for the coffee bar.
• Driver keeps equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and notifying management of repairs needed.
• Driver enhances store reputation by accepting ownership for tasks and suggesting improvements.
• Driver maintains a safe and healthy work environment through proper sanitation practices.

• Delivery and Transportation Responsibilities
• Driver accepts and fulfills delivery requests through LaMar’s or partner delivery platforms.
• Driver picks up customer orders promptly and verifies order accuracy.
• Driver ensures all beverages and pastries are properly packaged and secured for transport.
• Driver delivers products efficiently while upholding LaMar’s hospitality standards.
• Driver communicates professionally with customers and store teams.
• Driver follows all traffic and safety regulations; always maintains professionalism.
• Driver maintains a clean, organized vehicle and a polished personal appearance.
• Driver loads and unloads delivery vehicles, including lifting and arranging merchandise.
• Driver operates vehicles safely and courteously.
• Driver prepares customer orders from picking tickets, pulls merchandise from stock, and moves heavy loads using hand trucks when needed.

• Baking and Production Responsibilities (As early as 6:00 PM the day prior and through the next business day, up until 3:00 AM)
• Driver prepares donuts and specialty pastries, including icings and frostings, according to established recipes.
• Driver takes appropriate temperatures of dry and wet ingredients.
• Driver reviews production schedules to determine items needed for daily operations.
• Driver receives ingredients and supplies needed for production.
• Driver cuts, weighs, molds, proofs, fries, and decorates donuts and specialty pastries as required.
• Driver applies toppings and finishings on pastries.
• Driver shapes dough by hand or using rollers, cutters, or other equipment.
• Driver stocks display counters and assists with product finishing before store opening.
• Driver retrieves products from warehouse areas and stocks shelves.
• Driver ensures product quality during and after preparation; reports issues to management.
• Driver detects and reports defective supplies, spoiled product, equipment issues, or unusual conditions.
• Driver completes production sheets and other required records accurately.

• Operational and Store Support Responsibilities
• Driver maintains a neat, orderly, and sanitized work area at all times.
• Driver improves quality and efficiency by studying, evaluating, and recommending process improvements.
• Driver updates job knowledge through training and professional development.
• Driver clocks in on time and adheres to all company policies and safety procedures.
• Driver performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Oral Communication Skills (English)
• Written Communication Skills (English)
• Technical Communication
• Customer Relations…