Barista | ASH | PRN as needed

Avera on Louise Health Campus is a renowned healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and compassionate care to the community it serves. Known for its multidisciplinary approach, the campus offers a supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient health and wellness. Avera is committed to fostering a culture built on empathy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, which reflects in all aspects of its healthcare delivery. The organization embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered to make meaningful contributions.

The position available is for a Barista under a PRN (as needed) work type, primarily during the day shift hours from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The role is based at Avera on Louise Health Campus and offers a competitive pay range from $17.50 to $21.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment and have experience in beverage preparation and customer service.

As a Barista at Avera, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of hot and cold coffee beverages adhering to the standards set by Food and Nutrition Services. Beyond beverage creation, you will engage in some food preparation and cooking for the retail area, including assisting with catering services and the Doctor's Lounge. This diversified role requires versatility and a keen attention to quality, sanitation, and efficiency standards.

The position emphasizes excellent customer interaction through the utilization of developed scripts to ensure professional and friendly service. Accuracy in cash handling and the ability to reconcile change are crucial responsibilities, reflecting the importance of financial integrity in this role. You will also be expected to perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the hygiene and presentation standards of the work area.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of six months to one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. Key attributes include strong communication skills, visual acuity, and the ability to hear and understand speech and other sounds, which are necessary to perform duties effectively and safely.

Avera values commitment to its mission, vision, core values, and social principles, encouraging team members to embody these ideals daily. The selected candidate will be expected to uphold and promote the organization's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, maintain confidentiality, work effectively within a team environment, and adhere to all relevant safety laws and regulations, including those from CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

In summary, this Barista role at Avera on Louise Health Campus offers a meaningful opportunity for those passionate about delivering quality service in a healthcare setting. It provides a supportive work environment where your skills in customer service, food and beverage preparation, and teamwork will be highly valued as you contribute to the broader mission of Moving Health Forward for patients and the community.