Barista - South

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Barista to provide excellent customer service by serving specialty drinks and food items. The ideal candidate will have experience in food services and strong communication skills. Join a leading healthcare system known for its workplace excellence.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1+ years experience in food services or as a Barista.

Responsibilities

• Serve products with friendly, individualized attention.
• Educate customers about specialty drinks and food items.
• Maintain quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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