Job Description​The Opportunity

The barista prepares a variety of iced and hot beverage 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.

The Shifts:

Full time hoursEvery other weekend rotationShifts begin as early as 6:00 AMMonday through Friday

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.

We are looking for someone that is excited about working with people and have a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, willingness to work, flexible, able to work without any guidance, eager to learn, not afraid to ask questions, can be on your feet all day and a team player.

We provide our employees with the opportunity to grow in the health system, to move into leadership roles within the department or further their careers in new directions still within the health system.

Benefits:

Health, Vision and DentalLeave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plansFlex Savings AccountsHealth Savings AccountsVarious  other Voluntary Benefits AvailableRetirement OptionsCareer Growth PotentialTuition and Continuing Education Assistance

Additional Job DescriptionProficiently 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). Follow proper cleaning procedures for all equipment (smoothie machine, espresso machines, dishwasher, coolers).Prepare 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.  

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Food Handlers Permit - Various

Job DetailsFull Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.