Barista

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Buyback

Employee Assistance Fund

Retirement Plan with Match

Job summary

The Baptist Health Lexington Coffee Shop is seeking a Barista to provide high-quality beverages, food items, and outstanding service to patients, visitors, and team members. This full-time, 1st shift role emphasizes accuracy, quality, and a welcoming atmosphere while adhering to safety and hospital standards.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks and food, handling cash transactions, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• No specific formal requirements; training provided.
• Strong customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso beverages, and food items according to recipes and standards.
• Provide friendly, efficient service and upsell menu items.
• Process cash and credit transactions accurately; balance till at end of shift.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HIPAA policies.
• Clean and maintain equipment; monitor inventory and communicate needs to management.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and deliver courteous service.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food preparation

Quality control

Safety standards

Tools

POS System

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Barista
Full Time 1st Shift

Food Service

The Coffee Shop at Baptist Health Lexington provides high-quality beverages, food items, and exceptional service to patients, visitors, and team members throughout the hospital. The Barista plays an important role in creating a welcoming experience by preparing coffee, espresso beverages, and food items while ensuring accuracy, quality, and excellent customer service. This position supports daily operations through safe food handling, accurate transactions, cleanliness, and adherence to hospital and regulatory standards.

The Barista provides exceptional customer service by preparing and serving quality coffee, espresso beverages, and food items in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is responsible for accurate cash handling, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and following all food safety, sanitation, and organizational standards to ensure an outstanding experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

Job Description:

• Prepared coffee, espresso beverages, and food items according to standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Delivered friendly customer service by taking orders, answering product questions, and recommending menu items to increase sales.
• Accurately processed cash and credit transactions, balanced registers, and completed end-of-shift cash reconciliation.
• Maintained compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
• Cleaned and maintained equipment, monitored inventory levels, and communicated supply or equipment needs to management.
• Ensured a clean, organized work environment while providing efficient and courteous service.

Requirements:

• No specific requirements. Training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Full-Time 40 weekly hours
• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.