Join Our Team as a Counter/Barista/Kitchen Team Member at Jabbers Indoor Play!

Jabbers Indoor Play is a family-friendly indoor play café in Nampa, Idaho, where kids can climb, slide, build, and let their imaginations run wild while parents relax, enjoy delicious food and coffee, and connect with other families. We offer a variety of play areas, including a large play structure, a Floor Is Lava area, a LEGO construction zone, and imaginative play spaces.

We’re looking for a friendly, dependable, and hardworking team member to help keep our café running smoothly and provide a great experience for the families who visit us!

Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Prepare and serve menu items, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, and seven kids meal options.
Barista Duties: Prepare espresso coffee and other beverages to order.
Customer Service: Greet customers, take orders, process payments, answer questions, and provide friendly, efficient service.
Kitchen Operations: Keep the kitchen organized, restock ingredients and supplies, monitor food levels, and communicate when items need to be replenished.
Cleaning and Sanitation: Wash dishes, sanitize food preparation surfaces, clean cafe area.
Play Area Maintenance: Regularly check play areas for trash, spills, misplaced toys, and general cleanliness. Report damaged equipment, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to management.
Restocking and Inventory: Refill cups, lids, napkins, utensils, condiments, and other supplies. Assist with inventory checks and notify management when products are running low.
Opening and Closing Duties: Complete assigned opening and closing tasks, including preparing the café for service, cleaning equipment, storing food properly, and securing work areas.
Teamwork: Communicate with coworkers, help where needed, and stay productive during slower periods by completing cleaning, restocking, and other assigned tasks.
Food Safety: Follow proper handwashing, food storage, temperature control, and sanitation procedures at all times.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is:

Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with families and children.
Reliable, punctual, and willing to take initiative.
Able to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment.
Comfortable preparing food, making coffee, and keeping work areas clean.
Detail-oriented and committed to food safety and cleanliness.
A team player who is willing to jump in wherever help is needed.
Able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical tasks required for kitchen and cleaning duties.

Previous food service or barista experience is preferred but not required. We’re happy to train the right person who has a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Why Work at Jabbers Indoor Play?

Jabbers is a fun, family-friendly environment where no two shifts are exactly the same. You’ll be part of a team that helps create a welcoming place for families to enjoy good food, great coffee, and playtime together.

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in keeping things clean and organized, and like having a variety of responsibilities throughout your shift, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to join the Jabbers team? Apply today!

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