Starbucks - Barista

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after three years

4 to 10 percent employee savings plan match based on tenure

paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

caregiver leave

adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job Description

Children's Health is a leading pediatric healthcare organization committed to the mission of Making Life Better for Children. Affiliated with the prestigious UT Southwestern, Children's Health is dedicated to providing cutting-edge medical treatments and compassionate care to children and their families. Beyond delivering top-tier healthcare, Children's Health actively engages with the community to promote children's health and well-being, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and team members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the mission of improving children's health outcomes.

The Barista role at Children's Health, situated within the Starbucks department and located in Dallas, is an on-site position with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 5 am to 2:30 pm, including rotating weekends. This position plays a vital part in enhancing the patient and family experience by providing exceptional coffee and beverage service in a hospital setting. Baristas will develop expertise in food and beverage preparation and are responsible for maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and customer service in line with Starbucks policies and Children's Health standards. The role requires preparation of beverages and food items tailored to customer preferences, accurate cash handling, and maintaining a clean and welcoming retail environment. This position demands a strong sense of urgency to minimize customer wait times and flexibility to perform a variety of duties within the scope of responsibility.

Applicants should have at least one year of previous customer service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Children's Health emphasizes a culture of inclusion, respect, and safety, ensuring all employees feel they belong and can thrive. The organization is an equal opportunity employer, prohibits discrimination in any employment-related activity, and offers holistic benefits designed to support employees and their families' well-being. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, employee savings plan matching, parental leave, caregiver leave, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement. Working as a Barista at Children's Health offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while advancing skills in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience involving customer service preferred
Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of employment
Ability to follow standard recipes and customize orders
Ability to perform cash handling duties accurately
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Availability to work Monday to Friday 5 am to 2:30 pm including rotating weekends
Willingness to maintain cleanliness and safety standards
Capability to work on-site in Dallas

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year previous experience involving customer service preferred
Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days
Ability to follow standard recipes and customize orders
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to handle cash transactions accurately
Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers including recipe changes such as temperature quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
Enter cost of customer food items into cash register give total customer purchase amount receive payment and make change
Balance the cash drawer on a daily basis and complete any related paperwork
Maintain cleanliness and neatness of cashier area and serving areas assist others in keeping lounge area tables and chairs clean
Clean assigned equipment and area as needed
Maintain cleanliness and par level of paper goods and dry goods in retail area
Remove and check expiration dates of all items