Barista

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

235d • Onsite

About The Position

The barista prepares a variety of iced and hot beverages following the customer's orders and our standard recipes. The barista is responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer and educating customers about our many offerings including pastries, coffees, kombucha, gelato, and teas. The barista fulfills any other duties the management team assigns and represents Saint Luke's in a professional manner. Being a part of the Nutrition Department means that you get to be a part of the team that cares for patients in a non-medical capacity. Nutrition is a large part of the recovery and healing process and we are proud to be able to provide quality and nutritious meals to our patients and their families. Our priority is patient care in all aspects and in your role the interaction you have with patients provides you the opportunity to bring something positive to their day to ensure that Saint Luke's is The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Food Handlers Permit.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service skills.
• Willingness to work and flexibility.
• Ability to work without any guidance.
• Eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions.
• Ability to be on your feet all day.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently prepares drinks following customer orders and our standard recipes.
• Ensures that all drip coffee varieties are brewed fresh and replenished promptly.
• Maintains proper food handling procedures when serving drinks, pastries, and gelato.
• Routinely cleans and sanitizes workstations as well as customer seating areas and self-service areas.
• Accurately rings sales orders into cash register and counts back change to customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Greets all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service and develops a rapport with customers by learning their names, favorite drinks and food items.
• Restocks shelves and coolers with products while ensuring proper rotation procedures (FIFO).
• Follows proper cleaning procedures for all equipment (smoothie machine, espresso machines, dishwasher, coolers).
• Prepares to answer customer questions in a friendly manner, including directions around the hospital.
• Preps and prepares menu items and recipes as required based on inventory, rotation, and usage.
• Proficient on IT systems as required.
• Proficient in cash handling, counting, end of shift reports and cash drops.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental.
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans.
• Flex Savings Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Various other Voluntary Benefits Available.
• Retirement Options.
• Career Growth Potential.
• Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed