Barista

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a friendly Barista to join our campus dining team. You will prepare and serve coffee and pastries, follow recipes, and handle cash register operations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The role requires prior food service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a customer-focused approach. Training on HACCP and Taleo compliance will be provided, with opportunities for growth within a premier medical center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Food Service Operation.
• Previous Barista experience.
• Cash Register experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements as per employee handbook.
• Promotes sales by educating customers and explaining the drink menu.
• Sets up and operates the cash register, handling cash accurately.
• Prepares coffee drinks following standard recipes and techniques.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, and performs preventive maintenance.
• Ensures sanitation and safe work environment according to HACCP guidelines.
• Attends required trainings and meetings and completes Taleo within the allotted timeframe.
• Reports issues to supervisor and maintains professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Preferred

• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
• Experience in Food Service Operation
• Previous Barista experience
• Cash Register experience

JOB DUTIES

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established in the employee handbook and Position Time and Duties. Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary points section of the employee handbook.
• Maintains and promotes a positive work environment with both internal and external customers. Promotes sales by educating customers and explaining drink menu; answering questions.
• Sets up cash register. Receives and Verifies cash till, counts operating cash and places in register. Logs off of register every time the cashier steps away.
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as expresso, caffe latte, and cappuccino.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance.
• Maintains required records, statistics, particularly those involved in cashiering such as register tapes. Adheres to Cash handling guidelines.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following sanitation and organization regulations.
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, hot food items, and muffins. Follow HACCP guidelines.
• Attends in-service meetings and other required training and meetings as directed. Completes Taleo within allotted timeframe.
• Reports defective equipment/supplies, cashiering problems and unusual conditions to supervisor. Alerts Supervisor to Customer issues and Complaints, Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Press Ganey at 95% or higher.
• Assures safety/sanitation guidelines are met by keeping work area appropriately cleaned and promptly addressing issues which might compromise safety, such as wet floors, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.