Barista

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

As our Barista, you will interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff and participate and support all aspects of healthcare food service operations. You will work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

• Complies with healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and guidelines, including proper monitoring and maintenance of food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Adheres to procedures that prevent cross-contamination and ensures compliance with personal hygiene standards. Maintains accurate labeling of food products and ensures proper storage of food, equipment, and machinery in accordance with regulatory and facility guidelines
• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with established menus and dietary guidelines, utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment and utensils. Maintains thorough knowledge of recipe ingredients to accurately address food allergy inquiries and special dietary requests.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

• May be responsible for one or more of the following:

  • Customer Service & Sales

    • Serving customers in a coffee shop or retail food area

    • Operating a cash register and handling payments

  • Food Preparation & Delivery

    • Assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient trays

    • Preparing cold food items (e.g., sandwiches, salads)

    • Supporting catering services, including food delivery and pick-up

  • Sanitation & Maintenance

    • Dishwashing and pot washing

    • Cleaning equipment and maintaining work areas (e.g., sweeping, mopping, taking out trash)

    • Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards are met

  • Inventory & Stocking

    • Stocking food and supply items in retail and service areas

    • Assisting with inventory checks and restocking as needed

**Must be able to work early morning shifts and late evening shifts**

Minimum:

• One (1) year of food service experience.
• A Food Handlers Permit within 30-days of hire.
• Servsafe Certification within 30-days of hire.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.