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Barista

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Position Title

Barista

Days - Full Time

Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest

SHIFT IS DAYSHIFT ; MONDAY - FRIDAY

The Barista is responsible for making and serving beverages such as coffee and tea, and serving/preparing food such as sandwiches, muffins, fruit, or cookies. Ensures display cases are presented in an appealing manner to customers. The Barista explains menu items to customers, accepts orders, and handles payments. The Barista is continuously expanding knowledge of coffee beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation. The position ensures a clean and sanitized work environment and displays a customer friendly attitude at all times.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Welcome customers, inform them about specials or new items, answer questions, and accept orders and payments in coffee shops/cafes.
  • Prepare food, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grind and blend coffee beans, brew coffee and tea, and serve items to customers.
  • Package food and beverages for sale.
  • Clean and restock work and dining areas, empty trash, push in chairs, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
  • Maintains food/product/supply quality and safety following HACCP and departmental standards.
  • Take inventory and replenish items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Report safety hazards as well as equipment in need of repair.
  • Assist in other areas (Dishroom, Food Production, Cafeteria, etc.) as needed.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • 1 or more years of experience in food handling customer facing positions.
  • 2 or more years of experience as a barista.
  • 2 or more years of experience in cash handling.

Knowledge Requirements

  • Basic math and counting skills.
  • Ability to read and communicate in English.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency while maintaining great customer service.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-56140

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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