Barista I: Craft Coffee & Customer Care

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking an energetic Barista to deliver high-quality beverages and friendly service in a fast-paced environment. You will take orders, craft drinks, handle payments, and help maintain a clean, welcoming cafe area.

Key duties include greeting customers, preparing coffee and tea to order, stocking supplies, and following safety and allergy training. Starbucks certification within 30 days is required; prior cafe experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Starbucks Barista Certification within 30 days of employment required.
• Two years barista experience in Starbucks or food service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers, takes orders, mixes and serves hot and cold beverages per specifications.
• Maintains bar/cart area neat and sanitary; arranges supplies for attractive displays.
• Operates cash register and processes payments following cash-handling procedures.
• Attends allergy and food safety training; participates in safety meetings and trainings.
• May assist with inventory and lifting of foodstuffs and supplies.
• Follows City of Hope safety, compliance, and infection control policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Starbucks Barista Certification within 30 days

Two years barista experience preferred

Job description

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking an energetic Barista to deliver high-quality beverages and friendly service in a fast-paced environment. You will take orders, craft drinks, handle payments, and help maintain a clean, welcoming cafe area.

Key duties include greeting customers, preparing coffee and tea to order, stocking supplies, and following safety and allergy training. Starbucks certification within 30 days is required; prior cafe experience is helpful.