Barista - Cox South - Part Time - Evening Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Barista to serve specialty drinks and food with friendly, individualized attention. You will educate customers about beverages and accurately enter sales orders while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. Requirements include age 16+, basic reading/writing, strong communication, and teamwork.

Standing for long periods and quick movement are expected. Schedule: evening shifts with weekends, about 20 hours per week; prior food service experience is

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to follow directions and work together as a team player.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to move quickly.

Responsibilities

• The Barista serves all products with friendly, individualized attention and educates customers about drinks and food items.
• Accurately enters sales orders into the cash register and completes transactions.
• Maintains high quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Stand for long periods

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1116 Espresso Bar SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:20Hours:5:30am-5:00pm, weekends requiredWork Shift:Evening Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Barista is responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer. Educates customers about the specialty drinks, coffees, and food items. Accurately enters sales orders into cash register and completes transaction for customers in a courteous and friendly manner. Assists in maintaining the highest quality and sanitation standards.Education: Required: None Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Preferred: 1+ years experience in food services, general cleaning, and sanitation OR previous experience as a Barista Skills: Must be 16 years of age or older Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math Excellent communication skills Able to follow directions and work together as a team player Able to stand for long periods of time Able to move quickly Excellent customer service skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A