Reports to the Retail Manager. A Barista must possess the ability to read, understand and follow directions, recipes, and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for cashing out customers, recipe preparation, and proper measuring ingredients. Good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items and serving customers. The Barista will be able and willing to work flexible hours. Must be patient toward guests, staff, patients, and family members at all times. Minimum Job Qualifications. Licensure or other certifications: Educational Requirements: Minimum Experience: One (1) year related experience and/or training in food production. Other:Preferred Job Qualifications. Preferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED?. Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Good interpersonal skills. Moves and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment throughout the facility. Prepares beverages and food items according to recipes Essential Tasks and Responsibilities. Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Prepares beverages and food items according to recipes. Help prep all areas of Café. Operates computerized cash register system to ring up purchases. Finalizes cash and non-cash methods of payment and follows establishes cash-handling polices and procedures. Make sure the customers are being taken care of and the department looks great at all times. Counts money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures. Practices safety, infection control, and emergency procedures according to facility policies. Assist in the receiving and storing food and supplies as needed. Is courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all guests, team members, clinical support personnel, and client personnel. Performs job correctly and safely and observes rules of conduct, dependable, and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions. Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, the following topics: Universal precautions, fire and disaster, safety, MSDS, CQI, etc. Consistently uses proper safety equipment and follows rules of conduct safety. Knows where MSDS information is located. Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene according to departmental policy, including but not limited to: using proper hand washing technique, observing hospital "no smoking" policy, wearing hairnet or hat in food production area, and maintaining neat appearance.