BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.50 - $20.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a reputable leader in the healthcare foodservice industry with over 70 years of experience supporting leading health systems nationwide. With a workforce of more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including many registered dietitians and executive chefs, Morrison Healthcare is deeply committed to nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities with high standards of quality and excellence. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of caring, inclusion, and collaboration where each team member's work has a significant purpose: to provide exceptional culinary and nutritional services that improve the lives of others. As part of Compass Group, Morrison Healthcare emphasizes fair treatment, diversity, and equal opportunity for all employees.

This job opening is for the position of Barista at the Children's Mercy Hospital located at 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO. The opportunity includes both full-time and part-time positions, with schedules that are Monday through Friday and include weekends, with hours varying that will be confirmed at the interview stage. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $20.50 per hour, and paid training is provided to ensure that each team member is well-prepared to deliver quality service.

As a Barista at Morrison Healthcare, your role will involve preparing and serving coffee and espresso drinks, along with related food and beverage items, following strict HACCP guidelines to guarantee food safety and quality. Your responsibilities will extend to interacting with customers and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner, handling food preparation with approved recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting prompt service to ensure customer satisfaction. The position requires a balance of technical skill in beverage preparation and strong interpersonal abilities to engage customers and assist with their ordering decisions effectively.

The work environment promotes teamwork and personal growth within a company committed to health, wellness, and community care. Employees have access to numerous benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and various voluntary insurance options. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality aspect of healthcare and seek to make a positive impact through daily interactions and quality service in a fast-paced, meaningful setting.

Job Requirements

Previous barista experience preferred
ability to work full-time or part-time schedules including weekends
ability to stand for extended periods
ability to follow HACCP guidelines and food safety protocols
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work efficiently in team settings
must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

Previous barista experience preferred
ability to prepare espresso and coffee drinks accurately
knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP guidelines
customer service skills
ability to operate POS systems
effective communication skills
ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes
enters orders accurately into POS device
accepts cash and charge payments
replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area
ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
follows HACCP standards
maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils
ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards
keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors
serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines
demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers
serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process
ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards
serves food neatly and attractively per standard
performs other duties as assigned