Barista

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Barista creates the Starbucks beverage experience in a high-volume, fast-paced unit serving professional clientele. The position represents both University of Utah Health and Starbucks Corporation by providing a quality beverage experience and preparing drinks to Starbucks standards and recipes, as well as customer requests. It is not responsible for providing patient care. The role requires meeting the listed schedule, hours, and work location; completing Barista training within one month of hire; and obtaining a current Food Handler work permit within one month of hire.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to certify as a Starbucks Barista within the allotted training time and demonstrate proper drink writing and calling back to customers.
  • Basic math and cash register skills.
  • Communication and human relations skills.
  • Ability to handle customer service, cash handling, and supply stocking issues with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to perform or coordinate others’ activities to ensure proper operation during staff shortages.
  • Current Food Handler work permit within one month of hire.
  • Successful completion of Barista training within one month of hire.
  • One of the following: current ANSI-accredited Food Protection Manager certification or current Utah Food Handler Permit.
  • Any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements with or without accommodation, including sustained standing and walking and physical tasks listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the organization and Starbucks Corporation by providing the best beverage experience possible.
  • Prepare beverages to Starbucks standards and recipes and according to customers’ requests.
  • Process cash, credit card, or phone payments and provide accurate change as necessary.
  • Follow product date-tagging, rotation, and work-area cleaning guidelines.
  • Display and sell bottled beverages, sandwiches, and snacks appropriately.
  • Restock and clean the work area.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare benefits starting on day one
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
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