Barista Server

United Zion Retirement Community; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, PA seeks a part-time barista to create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents and guests. You will prepare coffee, beverages, and light meals while delivering friendly, attentive service.

The ideal candidate is reliable, able to stand for long periods, and comfortable handling transactions at a POS. Weekend shifts and some holidays are included, with a focus on dignity, respect, and quality customer care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service or hospitality preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and stand for extended periods.
• Basic math and familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, beverages, and light meals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents and guests.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming dining areas.
• Adhere to sanitation and dietary guidelines.
• Handle transactions using a POS system.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

POS system operation

Basic math

Food handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lititz, PA 17543, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $13.50 - $16.00 Hourly, Part-Time Barista, 4-days/per pay, e/o weekend

Creates a warm, welcoming, and engaging dining experience for residents and guests. Prepares and serves coffee, beverages, and light meals while providing exceptional customer service tailored to the needs of residents. The ideal candidate is friendly, attentive, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment that promotes dignity and respect for all.

Why Work at United Zion Retirement Community?

At United Zion Retirement Community (UZRC), you are more than an employee, you are part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. Located in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, UZRC offers a welcoming environment where team members can make a meaningful difference every day.

As one of the area's smaller retirement communities, UZRC provides a family-like atmosphere where employees are known by name, relationships are valued, and individual contributions are recognized. Team members enjoy the opportunity to build genuine connections with residents, coworkers, and families while working collaboratively across departments.

Built on Christian principles, UZRC is guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Community, Excellence, Compassion, and Stewardship. These values shape our culture and inspire us to provide exceptional care and service while treating one another with dignity, kindness, and respect.

Join a team where your work is valued, your contributions are recognized, and your purpose can shine through every interaction. At UZRC, we're not just caring for residents, we're building a community where people thrive.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or as a barista/server.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation-, Serve-Safe-, HAACP standards, and infection control.
• Understand and assist in the delivery of special diets ordered by the physician.
• Basic computer skills, customer service, and familiarity with therapeutic diets.
• Ability to work effectively with older adults in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and operating a POS system.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
• Food Handler's Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and special diets common among older adults.
• PR/First Aid certification is a plus.