Barista

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K program with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

$15.75/hr

Job summary

Garden Spot Village is hiring a part-time Café Associate (Barista) to serve residents and guests with high-quality beverages and friendly service. You will prep drinks, handle POS transactions, maintain a clean cafe, and assist with inventory and opening/closing duties. Prior café or retail experience is helpful; weekend availability is required.

Join a mission-driven team in a welcoming community setting, offering growth, benefits, and a supportive work culture. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn beverage preparation techniques and operate cafe equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, positive, and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle cash and operate a POS system accurately.
• Willingness to train and participate in staff development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, specialty beverages, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Operate espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, and other cafe equipment safely and efficiently.
• Greet residents, staff, guests, and customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
• Take customer orders accurately and process transactions through the POS system.
• Recommend beverages, food items, and specials to enhance the customer experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cafe workstations and dining areas.
• Restock supplies and monitor product quality to ensure presentation standards.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and inventory tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Beverage preparation

Cafe equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $15.75/hr

At Garden Spot Village, our Baristas create a welcoming café experience by preparing high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, and food items while delivering exceptional customer service. This role supports daily operations at Refresh and helps create meaningful connections with residents, team members, guests, and visitors.

What You'll Do

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all resident information, conditions, and family matters
• Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, specialty beverages, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards
• Operate espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently
• Greet residents, staff, guests, and customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude
• Take customer orders accurately and process transactions through the point-of-sale system
• Recommend beverages, food items, and specials to enhance the customer experience
• Prepare and serve pastries, breakfast items, and light café fare as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of café workstations, equipment, dining areas, and service counters
• Restock coffee supplies, food items, cups, lids, condiments, and other inventory as needed
• Monitor product quality and ensure beverages and food items meet presentation standards
• Wash and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas following established procedures
• Support opening and closing duties, including cash handling and inventory tasks
• Observe infection control procedures related to Dining Services
• Attend in-service training programs and participate in ongoing professional development
• Work cooperatively with team members and other departments
• Collaborate with residents, resident representatives, staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers
• Perform all duties efficiently, timely, and professionally

Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned

What We're Looking For

• Previous customer service, food service, or café experience preferred but not required
• Ability to learn beverage preparation techniques and operate café equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, positive, and service-oriented attitude
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle cash and operate a point-of-sale system accurately
• Treat residents, guests, and coworkers with kindness, enthusiasm, and respect
• Willingness to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Identify with and promote the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Communities
• Must work scheduled weekends and holidays

Additional Information

This position is part-time 1-2 days per week 6:00am-3:00pm or 11:00am-6:00pm with every other weekend 8:00am-4:30pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.