Barista - Cox South - Part Time - Evening Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hours/week schedule

Job summary

CoxHealth South Espresso Bar is seeking a Barista for an evening shift at the CoxHealth South location in Springfield, MO. The role involves serving customers, educating them about drinks and food items, and processing transactions with accuracy.

You will contribute to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards while working a 20-hour week, weekends required, in an on-site environment. Prior barista or food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: none required; HS preferred.
• Preferred: 1+ year in food service or barista experience.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to perform basic math and operate a cash register.

Responsibilities

• Serve all products with friendly, individualized attention to each customer.
• Educate customers about specialty drinks, coffees, and food items.
• Accurately enter sales orders into the cash register and complete transactions.
• Maintain high quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1116 Espresso Bar South

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Hours: 5:30am-5:00pm, weekends required

Work 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's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job 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

Company Culture

At CoxHealth, we don't just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region's employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.