Starbucks - Barista

Burleson, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $17.25

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Paid parental leave

caregiver leave

adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job Description

Children's Health is a leading pediatric healthcare provider based in Dallas, Texas, prominently affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. Renowned for its commitment to advancing children's health, Children's Health is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art medical treatments and fostering an exceptional patient and family experience. The organization’s mission is to Make Life Better for Children, a vision that guides every aspect of their healthcare delivery and community engagement. Children's Health not only focuses on comprehensive medical care but also emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that contribute to the overall well-being of children and families it serves. This holistic approach is reflected in their commitment to cultural competence, equity, and inclusiveness within the workplace and in patient care.

The Barista position at Children's Health is located within their Starbucks department, situated on-site in Dallas, TX. This is a full-time role, operating Monday through Friday from 1 pm to 9:30 pm, with rotating weekend shifts as needed. The role plays a vital part in elevating the daily experience of both staff and visitors through exceptional service and high-quality food and beverage preparation. As a barista, you will be responsible for preparing standard and customized beverages and food items according to precise recipes and customer preferences. You will also manage cash transactions accurately, maintain cleanliness, and adhere strictly to food safety and operational standards. The position requires a great deal of attention to detail, multitasking, and efficiency to minimize customer waiting times and ensure a smooth running of store operations.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their culinary and customer service skills in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment. Working within Children's Health’s Starbucks allows you to contribute to a broader mission of supporting children's health by enhancing the daily experience of the community served. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to responsibilities. The position requires a Food Handler Certification within 30 days, demonstrating compliance with health regulations. Candidates are encouraged to have at least one year of customer service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to thrive in a changing work environment. The role supports the organization’s core values by fostering a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and dedication to excellence in service delivery.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year previous experience involving customer service preferred
Food Handler Certification obtained within 30 days
Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain cleanliness and operate cash register accurately
Willingness to work onsite with rotating weekend shifts
Ability to understand and implement recipes and food preparation standards

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year previous experience involving customer service preferred
Food Handler Certification within 30 days
Developed skills needed to perform range of day-to-day activities
Understands how assigned duties relate to others in the team and basic understanding of team integration
Manages own workload applying understanding of team priorities may assist less experienced colleagues
Recognizes and solves typical problems in own work area evaluating solutions from established options
Exchanges straightforward information in routine situations
Maintains effectiveness during major changes in work responsibilities or environment
Uses appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships
Ensures customer perspective drives business decisions and activities
Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate work goals
Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives beyond what is required
Sets high standards of performance and assumes responsibility and accountability for tasks

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 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
Show sense of urgency to reduce customer wait times
Other duties as assigned within scope of the role