Coffee Shop Barista

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

The Coffee Shop/Cafe Barista delivers efficient, high-quality food and beverage service while providing a welcoming customer experience. The role processes transactions accurately, prepares and serves menu items according to standards, and maintains product quality and presentation. It follows sanitation, food safety, and cost-control practices, including proper handling and labeling of food and waste reduction. The Barista also supports daily operations by stocking, using equipment, and maintaining a clean work environment, while demonstrating customer service, teamwork, and flexibility to meet operational demands. This is a full-time position with benefits. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends rotated. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred; the degree requirements section lists a GED or high school diploma.
ServSafe Food Handler certification from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association.
Demonstrated knowledge of food-service sanitation.
Coffee or food-service experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Coffee or food-service experience.

Responsibilities

Serve food and beverage items courteously, efficiently, and promptly while maintaining service quality.
Greet customers respectfully and respond using positive interpersonal skills.
Know the names, prices, and portion sizes of food items and explain their contents when needed.
Evaluate product quality and report items that do not meet department standards to the Supervisor.
Handle customer complaints calmly and courteously, seeking Supervisor assistance when needed.
Register sales accurately at the cash register.
Prepare and package food items according to approved recipes and production guidelines.
Notify management in advance of food items that need replenishment to prevent run-outs.
Use portion control and minimize waste as part of cost-control practices.
Keep refrigerated items dated, labeled, and covered, and keep units closed when not in use.
Follow food-service sanitation practices.
Set up the assigned service area promptly and display food cleanly and attractively.
Operate equipment according to established procedures.
Clean assigned areas, equipment, and utensils as needed and at the end of the shift.
Maintain a high performance level and use work time productively.
Adapt to workload-schedule changes and demonstrate scheduling flexibility to meet department demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.