Position: Cafe Barista
About: Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requirements: No formal education required; typically requires 1 year of experience in a hospital or hotel/restaurant food service environment; ability to contribute to a positive work environment; thorough understanding of food preparation through on-the-job training or a food service course; attends barista training sessions to attain certification and recertification; excellent customer service skills; ability to maintain patient confidentiality; ability to perform responsibilities in a self-directed environment; ability to read and understand written and oral communications; excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers; operates equipment (i.e. Espresso machine, oven, microwave, dish-machine, grill, register, etc.) necessary to perform the job; stands for long periods of time, walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift; ability to handle multiple tasks at one time; able to handle food and hot beverages; frequently use hand and finger motions, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; must be able to lift, push, carry various items (bags, boxes, etc.): -Lift up to 10 lbs. and frequently up to 20 lbs. -Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. -At waist height carrying distance maximum 5 feet. -Push/pull 20 lbs.; working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt, floor, spices, etc. (dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents); may be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards; protective clothing must be worn as necessary; will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment
Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off
