Barista

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Barista will be responsible for crafting high-quality beverages, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Shifts: vary between 5am-4pm M-F 

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks and beverages according to established recipes and stands.


• Operate the POS systems for order processing and cash handling.


• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, taking orders accurately, and addressing any inquiries or concerns.


• Maintain cleanliness of the café area, including workstations, equipment, and dining areas to meet food safety standards.


• Assist with food preparation and serving as needed, ensuring adherence to food handling guidelines.


• Manage time effectively during busy periods to ensure timely service without compromising quality.


• Handle cash transactions accurately, including basic math calculations for change and sales reporting.


• Collaborate with team members to create a positive work environment and enhance overall customer service.


• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.


• One (1) to two (2) years of barista experience or background in food service industry.


• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.


• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.


• Familiarity with POS or Micros POS systems preferred.


• Basic math skills for cash handling and retail math calculations.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in food nutritional services preferred.


• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• ServSafe required


• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).


• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.